Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Here we go, friends—new school year, new rhythms, and new opportunities! Leveling Up Our Weekly Rhythms I’ve said it nearly every year since I’ve been in Statesboro, because it’s true every year:  Fall gives us a natural chance to reset. Our new calendars, new...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 4

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series called Generous. It’s about more than money — it’s about learning to live with open hands and open hearts, just as God has been generous to us. Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8: Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 7

Church Family, This past Sunday, we pressed start together in our Level Up series. I’ve been reflecting all week on how powerful that moment can be, that moment when we finally move from thinking about faith to living it out. Pressing start is that first, brave...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner July 31

This Friday, students across Bulloch County will sharpen their pencils, sling on their backpacks, and walk into a brand new school year. In our house, the first day is a blend of nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of logistics—packed lunches, photo ops, and pep...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner July 24

Hey Church, I hope you’ve had a great summer! Around here, we’re getting ready for what’s going to be an incredible fall, and I couldn’t be more excited. We’re calling this season Level Up!—and not just because it sounds cool. It’s a challenge to all of us to take the...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner July 17

When Helping Heals “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness…” —Isaiah 58:10 (NIV) There are moments in ministry that mark you forever. This trip to Uganda was one of them. For...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner July 10

This past Sunday, we kicked off our Summer Reading sermon series with a message inspired by Will Guidara’s book Unreasonable Hospitality and the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. We talked about the radical welcome Jesus offers—not just to those who expect...
Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner July 3

There’s something about summer that invites a slower pace—and a deeper dive. Whether it’s by the pool, on the porch, or in that sacred hour between errands and evening chores, this season gives us a little more space to reflect, to learn, and to grow. That’s exactly...