RESTORE AND REWIND When it comes to church, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: “Church is judgmental.” “Church is hypocritical.” “They’re afraid to have fun.” … Continue reading 2024 Pentecost Offering
Aging Florida Congregation Reignites with Merger
When Pastor Drake Cromer-Moore became pastor of First Christian Church of Gainesville, FL in 2021, he faced a daunting challenge. The church, founded in 1921, was down to eight active members … Continue reading Aging Florida Congregation Reignites with Merger
2023 Pentecost Offering
We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World In the beginning, every church was new. It’s right there in the Book of Acts. Early disciples came together, sharing all … Continue reading 2023 Pentecost Offering
There is a Balm in Chicago
Rebecca Anderson grew up Evangelical, but as a young adult, she didn’t consider herself a religious person. That didn’t mean she didn’t dip her toes in the waters of different communities of faith. And then she attended a local church in Boston at the suggestion of a fellow non-religious friend, which changed her life.
2022 Pentecost Offering: Turning Struggle into Steadfastness
Stories of struggle are nothing new to the church. From the persecution faced by early Christians to civil rights movements led by faith leaders, the church has found its strength … Continue reading 2022 Pentecost Offering: Turning Struggle into Steadfastness