By Judson TaylorSenior Director of Marketing and Communications This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed—a moment worth celebrating. In 325 A.D., Christian leaders from across Europe, Africa, and Asia—representing places like Spain, Egypt, and Persia—gathered at the Council of Nicaea to affirm what the Bible teaches about Jesus: that he is fully […]
Together As One
By Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor For the past two months, we’ve been trying something new: gathering as one church family at 10:00 am every Sunday. When we first announced this summer trial, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would the room feel full? Would people come? Would it work? Over time, we’ve listened, reflected, and reviewed […]
Last Call to Join the Lay Counseling Cohort!
By Katie NelsonDirector of Care Ministries As we head into a new season of ministry, our Care Team is excited to welcome a new cohort of Lay Counselors this fall. This is a unique opportunity to grow personally and spiritually, while learning how to walk with others in their journey toward healing. Our mission in […]
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Start with Jesus
By Jenna ArnoldDirector of Digital Outreach A couple of years ago during our For the One series, we asked our church family what keeps them from sharing their faith. By far, the most common answer was this: “I don’t know what to say.” I completely get that. I’ve been there too—moments when someone asked a […]
Sunday: VBS Celebration + Cereal Drive
By Paul HargreavesSenior Director of Family Ministries We just wrapped up an incredible week of Summer Blast Vacation Bible School! Our theme was True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World, and what a wild and wonderful adventure it was! All week long, we pretended we were exploring Alaska with our kids—surrounded by shimmering glaciers, […]
They’re More Open Than You Think
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor What if the people most ready to hear about Jesus aren’t far away… but already in your life? Every Sunday this summer, something beautiful is happening as we gather as one church family—young and old, new and long-time, all in one room. There’s something powerful about it. You can feel […]
One Service. One Family. Starting Tomorrow.
By Pastor Ellis WhiteSenior Pastor As we step into the heart of summer, many of us are still carrying the joy of the Fourth of July—family gathered around the grill, kids waving sparklers, stories and laughter shared across generations. There’s something sacred about holidays like this. They remind us that part of our calling is […]
What Is Lay Counseling…and Why Does It Matter?
By Katie NelsonDirector of Care Ministries In today’s world, more and more people are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and wounded by life’s circumstances. Jesus Christ—the Wonderful Counselor—cared for people by meeting their spiritual and practical needs. He spoke words of hope and healing. Now more than ever, the local church is called to be a refuge—a […]
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Navigating a Wild World with Jesus
By Paul HargreavesSenior Director of Family Ministries In the late ‘90s, Christian artist Twila Paris sang a song called “True North.” Some of the lyrics go: “We lost our bearings,Following our own mindWe left conviction behind…How did we ever wander so far?And where do we go from here?How will we know where it is?” “True […]
Looking Back Before Moving Forward
By Jenna ArnoldDirector of Digital Outreach When I was a little girl, Old Testament stories used to frustrate me. The Israelites just seemed so stupid. God would part the sea, rain down manna, or show up in some other miraculous way—and then, just a few verses later, they’d forget all about it and start complaining […]