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A Better Word

A Better Word

By: Dr Nick Gatzke
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Dr. Nick Gatzke serves as the Senior Pastor of Old North Church in Canfield, Ohio.

His work includes preaching and teaching the Bible, vision casting, leading the staff, and working with the church’s elders in providing leadership, oversight and spiritual care for the church. Nick’s greatest joy in ministry is seeing how God changes lives through the preaching of the Scriptures.

He is married to Amy and together they have three young children: Alexa, Noelle and Carsten. In his spare time, Nick enjoys good conversations with friends, laughing, good books, golf, hiking, fishing and chasing his kids around.

Nick’s journey in ministry has taken him many places. He has previously served the Lord in Chicago, Boston, London, England and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nick received his education and training at Moody Bible Institute (B.A.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and the London School of Theology (PhD).

He has previously served as the President of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and currently serves with his denomination, Converge, and as a visiting lecturer in Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

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Episodes
  • The Wrath and Mercy of God, Pt. 2

    The Wrath and Mercy of God, Pt. 2
    Jun 30 2026

    No one likes to suffer the consequences of their mistakes. But it’s even worse when someone else suffers because of our sins. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals the dramatic moment when King David realized that the people around him were suffering for something he did. How would David respond?

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    26 mins
  • The Wrath and Mercy of God, Pt. 1

    The Wrath and Mercy of God, Pt. 1
    Jun 29 2026

    The average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day––from what to eat, to how to spend our money, and who to trust. While most choices seem minor, some have far-reaching consequences. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals a pivotal moment in Israel when a single decision triggered a cascade of consequences for the entire nation.

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    26 mins
  • David’s Last Words and God’s Ongoing Work, Pt. 2

    David’s Last Words and God’s Ongoing Work, Pt. 2
    Jun 26 2026

    We give our trust away pretty easily—to people who’ve barely earned it. Then time after time we’re shocked when they let us down. Friday Pastor Nick Gatzke walks us through King David’s startling admission about leadership, power, and why none of us trust worthy to run even our own lives.

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    26 mins
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