“Will changing our name help our church grow?”  A number of people have asked this question over the past few months and I believe it’s worth discussing.  Our elders have attempted to make the case th...  Read More

An “Elevator Pitch” is a quick explanation of something in roughly 30-60 seconds.  It envisions an employee of a large corporation finding themselves on an elevator with the boss and having a brief op...  Read More

Over the past three months I’ve interacted with hundreds of our members about the potential name change.  One series of questions that’s emerged is this: “Are we catering to the world by changing our ...  Read More

Trust is at an all time low.  Media, government, and healthcare are viewed by many with mistrust and skepticism.  Regardless of whether this is warranted, it is real.  While previous generations watch...  Read More

The word “Baptist” conjures many different things in people’s minds.  For some, Baptist is a source of pride as it speaks to a set of convictions they sincerely believe.  For others, Baptist is a part...  Read More

Sometimes the best way to clarify what you want to say is by explaining what you do not mean to say.  This happens in interpersonal communication all the time.  How many times have you heard someone s...  Read More

Over the next few months, our church will prayerfully consider one of the most weighty changes in our history: changing our name.  After prayer and discussion, our elders have approved the following t...  Read More

Have you ever been in the presence of someone you considered truly great? As a fifth grader, I had the opportunity to spend an evening with NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. I was so overwhelm...  Read More

Have you ever felt trapped by a habit or pattern you just can't seem to break? Or maybe you've wondered why the world can be so dark and broken, despite our best efforts to improve it? The truth is, w...  Read More