As a pastor, I think a lot about the church. Obviously... it's kind of my job to do so.However, I'm finding that as I settle into my role, I'm not just asking questions about how to do things, but I'm asking why we do things. The elders and staff, with a weariness in their voice, will attest to my doing this ;).If you take a good, hard look at the Scriptures, you will notice that the church is pur...  Read More

wasn't it all for you?Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of law...  Read More

Hey Anthem,After some time away, I am excited to be back in action, preaching and worshipping with you on Sunday. We will be back in the book of John, picking up in chapter 7. A big thank you to John Neville and Joel Maginnis for covering for me on Sundays as I took a break with my family.I've missed you, and I can't wait to see how God's word speaks to us as we continue this journey through John'...  Read More

Hey Anthem,I wanted to provide you with a reminder and a thank you this evening. Let’s get the nuts and bolts out of the way first:A brief reminder that, as always, the church offices are closed the week after Easter (Monday, April 10 - Saturday, April 15). You may see the staff working and posting in the background during this time, but we (Andrew, Paden, Nathaniel, and Joel) are off for the week...  Read More

Merry Christmas everyone! Just a reminder that the staff is off and the offices are closed until Sunday, January 1, when our normal gatherings resume.Thank you for celebrating Christmas Eve and Day with us as a church family. It was truly a joy, and my heart is so full; I hope yours is as well. Enjoy your Christmas and New Years, and we will see you for church on Sunday, January 1!...  Read More

Hey Anthem!Today is Thanksgiving Eve, which means the Advent Season is now officially upon us all. I wanted to take a moment to let you know about all of our upcoming events and details for the coming month. Otherwise known as The Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56 is a dense, beautiful passage of Scripture, one that captures a unique moment in the history of our faith. Drawing in from the rich past of God’...  Read More