One of the first topics we pray for at our Sunday evening service is the word ministry of our church. Why? We believe that the Scriptures are essential to everything we do. Our church is built upon Christ and His word. When God’s word is center, it communicates something about us: the power of salvation […]
Sunday evening church services aren’t exactly en vogue. They haven’t been for a few decades (at least). They certainly aren’t recommended by the church growth experts. For many, they’re seen as redundant, inconvenient, and unnecessary. We disagree. Sunday evening service is a great opportunity for the church. Here are 7 reasons why we have a […]
Throughout the New Testament we see how churches care for one another. One of the ways this care is displayed is through financial support (Rom. 15:25-26, 1 Cor. 16:1-3). By helping other like minded churches, we are easing their burdens and, as a result, helping them be devoted to declaring and displaying the gospel. Our […]
Wednesday at 7pm, we’ll be welcoming Derek Bass of Tyndale Seminary in Amsterdam to update us and share more about his ministry. Derek is one of our supported workers. Join us for a time of presentation and conversation as we get to know Derek more, learn more about the good work at Tyndale, and support […]
“In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you, and that we may be delivered from the wicked and evil people, for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen and guard you from […]
Exodus is one of those books that many begin and few finish. It’s like a movie that shifts from action to drama halfway through. But to check out too early is to miss the point of the book as a whole. Exodus is about the power and presence of God. He is the main actor. […]
“Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.” – Ephesians 6:19 Pastor Shane preached the second part of our Praying into the Mission series which was entitled, “A Prayer for Boldness.” Humility should be our posture […]
“Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.” – Colossians 4:2 Here’s the backdrop to the great commission and the reason why we are commanded to pray: God is sovereign in salvation. It’s the Spirit who opens the heart. It’s the Spirit who convicts of sin and convinces of our need of Christ. […]
In our recent sermon series entitled Praying into the Mission, Pastor Joel started by preaching on “A Prayer for Clarity.” The main point: Pray for opportunities to speak the gospel with clarity and character. The gospel must be spoken. But good news can’t be understood apart from words. The gospel is a message. So, the […]
Corey, tell us a little bit about yourself: Jamie and I are originally from Warrensburg, Missouri. I attended the University of Central Missouri and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After college, Jamie and I moved to Kansas City, MO so I could pursue my Master of Divinity at Midwestern Baptist Theological […]