Hello, North Rock Hill!
As Lara Beth and I wrestled through God’s call away from Columbia and to Rock Hill, one of my mentors said, “When you surrender to God’s call, there are lots of ‘goodbyes.’ But behind the goodbyes,...
View ArticleNew Series: The Gospel
The Gospel. Is it religious advice to follow? A prayer to pray? The diving board we launch from or the ocean we swim in? This foundational series will explore the depths of the Gospel, and find it to...
View Article40 Days Through the Gospels
As part of our new sermon series, The Gospel, I challenged our church to read through the four gospels over the next 40 days. I wanted to share a few thoughts and tips to guide you in your reading and...
View ArticleEvery Week is Somebody’s First Week
Over the last several weeks, we’ve seen a surge in the number of first time guests attending North Rock Hill on Sundays. This is an exciting trend and one that we want to see continue. One of the best...
View ArticleHow Do I Make the Cut?
As part of our current sermon series, The Gospel, I invited our church to read through the gospels over the next 40 days. In today’s reading (Matthew 24-25), Jesus is teaching on His return with vivid...
View ArticleThree Years
In many ways, it seems like yesterday. In others, it seems like it was 100 years ago. Sometimes, it seems like it’s not even real. Still. Three years ago today, my Dad passed from this life and into...
View ArticleWhy We’re Using Tickets for Easter Services
You’re used to having to have a ticket to attend a sporting event, a concert, or a movie. But, tickets for church? Seems a little weird to have a ticket to attend church, doesn’t it? This year, we are...
View ArticleHow to Invite People to Easter at North Rock Hill
If studies are correct, then over 80% of your friends who are not Christians or do not attend church are at least open to and likely to respond favorably to your invitation to church for Easter. In...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Easter at North Rock HIll
It’s hard to believe, but Easter at North Rock Hill is almost here! We have been praying for and planning for this weekend for a long time. I can’t wait to see how God is going to move as we gather to...
View ArticleGrateful
The last couple of weeks have been a crazy blur of activity between moving and preparing for Easter. I wanted to pause today to celebrate God’s goodness and grace. I am grateful for God’s provision. He...
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