What Do Deacons Do?

What Do Deacons Do?

by | Apr 14, 2024 | Polity

What Do Deacons Do? written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (April 14, 2024) The English word “deacon” is a transliteration of the Greek word diakonos (Gk: διάκονος) which means “servant.” The noun form diakonia is translated “service.” The verb form diakoneo “to...
Our Common Enemy

Our Common Enemy

by | Apr 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

Our Common Enemy written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (April 7, 2024) I can still remember where I was. Standing in my parents’ living room, watching planes fly into buildings, only to see the Twin Tower collapse into the streets of lower Manhattan. The day was...
Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6

Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6

by | Jan 14, 2024 | Polity

Selecting Deacons: Thoughts on Acts 6 written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (January 14, 2024) Last year I began preaching through the book of Acts on Sunday mornings. It’s been a true delight to see the early formation of God’s people, indwelled and accompanied by...
Dealing with Diotrephes

Dealing with Diotrephes

by | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized

Dealing with Diotrephes written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (December 10, 2023) John the Baptist has been considered the last of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus considered him to be the fulfillment of Malachi 4:5-6, the promised “Elijah,” who would “turn the...
Our Search for a Worship Pastor

Our Search for a Worship Pastor

by | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

Our Search for a Worship Pastor written by Neal Thornton, Senior Pastor (November 8, 2023) After eight years of service as our pastor of worship ministry, Jonathan Waggett resigned his position on October 10, 2023. As with all good ministry leaders, we miss him dearly...
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