by Ryan Skinner | Oct 14, 2021 | Articles
When it comes to a book about missions, there are a couple of ways to grab a reader’s attention. You could lead off with gripping statistics about the sobering state of the world. You could choose to start with powerful stories of missionary sacrifices or suffering....
by Joe Bartemus | Oct 14, 2021 | Articles
Unity—what an easy word to pronounce but a difficult word to illustrate. In its adjective form, we reference unity often. Just think about it. . .The United Nations, United Healthcare, United Airlines, United Methodist, United States, United Postal Service, and many...
by Chris Skinner | Oct 6, 2021 | Articles
In the world of the evangelical church, a hot topic of conversation has been the podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It chronicles the birth and rapid growth of the former Seattle-based church, its pastor, Mark Driscoll, and the church’s subsequent dissolution. It...
by Alex Anderson | Oct 4, 2021 | Articles
So, when your child tells you he or she is struggling with anxiety, shame, or depression, what, as a parent, should you do? Well first, celebrate the reality that they felt comfortable enough to share. Second, do not freak out. Those seem like two easy things to do,...
by Derek Joseph | Oct 1, 2021 | Articles
I had just come home from class, and it was after 5 p.m. My wife Lacey wasn’t ready for dinner, so I decided to make one of my go-to snacks: a sauteed squash variety that I thinly sliced, seasoned, and sauteed. We were serving in China at the time, and this snack was...
by Ross Sheldon | Sep 29, 2021 | Articles
Last summer, my wife, Carol, and I sat down with Pastor Dale Shaw to be interviewed for membership. He was definitely curious about this 70+ year-old wanting to be baptized. And he (reasonably) wondered about possible struggles I might be having moving forward. After...
by Evan Collister | Sep 27, 2021 | Articles
What if I told you that giving is better than receiving? Would you believe me? Don’t get me wrong, receiving things is exciting. Everyone loves a fun gift, a surprise Starbucks drink, or the blessing of a friend paying for lunch. And though the moments of receiving...
by Bob Martin | Sep 23, 2021 | Articles
We all bring our expectations with us into church. The problem is that our expectations aren’t always accurate. Small Groups may not be what you think they are. Here are five misconceptions about Small Groups: 1. A Small Group Is Too Much Commitment When I was in my...
by College Park Church | Sep 12, 2021 | Audio
https://256469dc8dd9b78e41a9-ba52a0b241f891ac68e37b761b226571.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e13009690_1631820137_the-amazing-collection-part-5-romans-2-thessalonians-introduction.mp3 In this week’s lesson from College Park Church Women’s Amazing...
by Nate Irwin | Sep 9, 2021 | Articles
Psalm 75:3 says, “When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars.” This verse is incredibly relevant in our times, particularly as we consider the unrest all around the world.As we think of the turmoil and terror and confusion in...
