[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5789336[/vimeo] In thinking about what we want to accomplish in the next year and our vision for the church, we're reminded of the importance of prayer. ...

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5698454[/vimeo] During our “Fact or Fairytale?”  Series it was suggested we make notes available since there is a lot of material and a lot to think about. I hope you will continue to pursue your own encouragement and equipping as we all face a society which is extremely skeptical with a faith that is ...

Core to our calling as a church is to “make the case for the faith” to our generation. This is inspired by a study of the book of Acts and how Paul went about the task of missions. In that spirit, July is dedicated to equipping us to answer the question: “Is Christianity fact or fairy tale?” We’ll begin with the question I think is the toughest. (more...) ...

“generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. . . and even those who are yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4, 11)  These lessons in the book of Ecclesiastes helped transform my life and mindset years ago. . .  and still does.  Something about a good slap in the face ...

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5219045[/vimeo] A glimpse of what the surveys helped us realize about our community. ...

It is a faith-building blast to find myself in very serious discussions about opening our church in Washington Square Mall.  Our trustees gathered last night to discuss it again.  The consensus has been that the idea makes sense.  Beginning years ago, I remember asking God to do a work in our church where something like Washington Square Mall made sense.  That’s what I am still praying.   And, honestly, my prayer has been that we, as a church ...

While many know my story about deliverance from the drug lifestyle,  I don’t think I have ever slowed down and taught (in depth) about what I learned and the process of how to be free.  I am reminded regularly of how epidemic the problem of substance abuse is. I have met SO MANY who struggle in that area.   So, over the next few weeks we’re going to set the subject on the table. The preparation has been a fascinating journey for me. I ...

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5033614[/vimeo] Some of the reasons we do what we do when it comes to art and creativity in church. ...

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/4967852[/vimeo] The community surveys helps us fulfil the great comission by being missional in getting to know our own community. ...

Keep in mind, there is much more to say but I'm trying to boil it down as much as possible. Our Senior Leadership Team took a couple of days this week to attempt a final wrestling with the Edge /  Summit debate.  We knew we needed to make a decision and move forward.  And we have. Here is a "Top 10" list of things to keep in mind about our proposed solution: PROBLEM.  We have an undeniable problem. We have never attempted to ignore, hide ...