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Events

April 17, 2021

Youth Conference

 Lysandra and I will be speaking at Think Like Christ's annual Youth Conference. Teens can go register for this FREE conference now!
April 23-24, 2021

Couples Retreat

 Lysandra and I will be speaking at the Couples Retreat for Good News. Make your plans to join us at the DeSoto House Hotel in Galena, Illinois.
May 2, 2021

Grace Valley

 I will be speaking in the 10:00am worship service for Pastor Matt McMorris and my friends at Grace Valley Church in Lodi, Wisconsin.
June 20, 2021

Orting Community

 I will be speaking in the 11:00am worship service for Pastor Chris Rule and my friends at Orting Community Baptist Church in Orting, Washington.
October 31, 2021

Southside Baptist

 I will be speaking in the 10:30am worship service for Pastor Ryan Livingston and my friends at Southside Baptist Church in Sarasota, Florida.

Latest Sermons

Rule 3: Step Up To The Moment
By Thomas Osterkamp, October 3, 2021

Rule 2: Say No To Fear, Yes To Strength
By Thomas Osterkamp, September 19, 2021

Rule 1: God Wants You To Move Forward
By Thomas Osterkamp, September 12, 2021
Thomas will speak to your heart each time
that you hear him, because he has a heart
for God and a heart for people.
Ryan Livingston
Lead Pastor, Southside Baptist Church
Sarasota, Florida
Thomas has a gift for delivering
powerful truths with a heart of genuine
compassion for each listener.
John Jupp
Lead Pastor, Grace Baptist Church
Brandon, Florida
Thomas is an encourager and it shows
in his Biblically sound and practically helpful
teaching that will be a blessing to any church.
Matt McMorris
Lead Pastor, Grace Valley Church
Lodi, Wisconsin

Latest Podcast Episode

FMP 65: Meet Mrs. Wrong

 In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra describe what Mrs. Wrong looks like. If you see these warning signs, it's time to take some serious actions, because ignoring them can have life-long repercussions. To share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com
Latest

Blog

04 January

What Books Did You Read in 2020?

 In 2019, I committed to reading more books. I want to continue to grow and develop in every area of my life and books help me to do that. 2020 was a challenging year in a lot of ways. The quarantine really took away my normal routine for books, so I didn’t go...
01 January

11 Things That I Have Learned
In 11 Years As Lead Pastor

 Every year at this time, I take some time to think about the journey that I have been on as Lead Pastor here at Good News. I became Lead Pastor on January 1st, 2010, so...
03 January

Looking Back To Move Forward

 A new year has begun. I’m just getting back from a few days away. As a pastor, Christmas is a big deal and takes a lot of time, energy, and planning. The holidays are busy for all of us no matter what we do. I like to get away at the end of each year to recuperate from the business of the holidays and get myself ready for the coming year.
19 December

Investing In Your Marriage (pt 2)

 We invest in retirement, in savings, in our careers and in our children, but we often don’t put nearly the same emphasis on our marriage. After our relationship with God, our marriages should be the most important relationship in our lives. Your marriage deserves real investment.
18 December

What Books Did You Read in 2019?

 People often ask me what I am reading. And before 2019, I really wasn’t reading much. But I had a desire to grow as an individual and a leader, so I committed to reading more books in 2019.