You may find the events surrounding the birth of Jesus a bit unbelievable. If so, you’re not alone. But when you hear the entire story ­– the backstory – well . . . the whole thing is really quite remarkable. December 2, 2018

What do our waistlines and our wallets have in common? Our giving habits share a pattern with our health habits. And in both cases, there’s a better option out there. In this message, Rich Barrett challenges us to adopt a superior habit of giving. The difference we can make by doing so in the year … Continue reading "Crazy Like Us"

The church isn’t an exclusive club. It can’t keep people out whom Jesus invited in . . . and he invited everyone. But if the message of the church is for everyone, why is church culture so often an obstacle to people? November 18, 2018

We all come to church with expectations. Many of us have had a bad church experience because our expectations were not met. It’s one thing when church lets us down, but what about when Jesus fails to meet our expectations? What happens when you turn over your life to him and things don’t turn out … Continue reading "My Bad Church Experience: Stick Around"

At the heart of the Christian faith is this idea: in Jesus, God became one of us and dwelt among us. When it comes to those around us who are hurting and in need, the God who dwelt among us calls his followers to be hands on. November 4, 2018

We’ve all had bad church experiences–even Jesus. Listen as Rich Barrett tells of Jesus bad church experience and how we can easily fall into the same traps today. October 28, 2018

For a lot of people, their experiences going to church aren’t objectionable. They are dull. Church is all about a safe and predictable routine. Nothing that is said or done appears to have any connection to their daily lives. It’s about religion. That kind of church makes it seem like God is safe, predictable, and … Continue reading "My Bad Church Experience: Boring Church"

Our pasts tend to follow us around. That’s why a lot of people avoid church. They feel judged, alienated, or slighted because of some mess in their pasts. Some people even feel like their pasts disqualify them from having a relationship with God. That’s ironic because the man who wrote most of the New Testament … Continue reading "My Bad Church Experience: The Mess Under the Carpet"

Think about the people who have made a difference in your life. Don’t you want to do that for the next generation? There’s an easy first step. October 7, 2018

This generation is the first that doesn’t need adults for information. But they do need adults for interpretation. What can we do to help the next generation to see the world in a way that sets them up for success? Join Clay Scroggins and Tim Elmore as they have a conversation about how we can … Continue reading "Helping The Next Gen Win: Generation iY"