Faith2next

Current Events
This past Sunday, in our 2017 State of the Church Address, we celebrated the unveiling of an exciting new campaign entitled, “Faith2Next.” More than simply a capital campaign, Faith2Next is…

State of the Church, 2017

Current Events
It is hard to believe, but this Sunday will mark the beginning of my fifth year as Senior Pastor of this great church. In some ways, it feels as if…

A New Year Blessing

Current Events
Have you met Janus? In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of transitions; the gatekeeper of beginnings and endings. In icon form, Janus was imaged as having two faces. One…

Another Vital List to Check Twice

Uncategorized
The month of December is filled with activity and commitment. Remaining faithful to everyone and everything can leave us a bit harried and hurried. Amid the merry chaos of it…

Words Fall Short

Worship
Words fall short. There really is no way to adequately articulate the full measure of emotion I experienced this past weekend, at both presentations of Christmas at Johns Creek. On…

Invitation to Light the Darkness

Sermons
Last Wednesday was our annual Blue Christmas Service. We offer this unique worship service each year for those who are sad during the holidays. For many who have suffered loss,…

Blue Christmas

Worship
For some, Christmas is NOT the “most wonderful time of the year.” If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, the long-awaited return of a son or…

Crèche

Sermons
In the year 1223, St. Francis was visiting the town of Grecio to celebrate Christmas. Grecio was a small town built on a mountainside overlooking a beautiful valley. The people…

Eucharisteo

Sermons
“Eucharisteo” is an interesting word, in Greek. In its simplest terms, it means, “give thanks.” But a close study of the word (as found in New Testament texts) reveals that…

Show Up…Step Up – An Update

Mobilization
We are now three weeks into our “Show Up…Step Up” commitment emphasis. To date, 264 individuals and/or families have declared their intentions to Be the Body in 2017, by pledging…