Founding Pastor Ken Werlein brings us a message from John 20, encouraging us to wrestle honestly with the question, “What do I do with my doubts?” Rather than dismissing doubt as a weakness, Scripture shows us—through the story of Thomas—that doubt can be the starting point of genuine faith. The invitation is simple: wrestle honestly, stay engaged, and see if God doesn’t meet you along the way.

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein begins our Asking for a Friend series with the question of why a loving God allows suffering by looking to the prophet Habakkuk. God does not silence Habakkuk’s questions but calls him to trust. We can believe that He is still at work even when we cannot see it and place our hope in Jesus, who entered into our suffering through the cross and conquered it through His resurrection.

Executive Pastor Wayne Risher casts vision for a purposeful 2026, whether you're single, married, empty nest or retired. Perfection isn't the goal — getting started is! Download a 2026 Planning Sheet at faithbridge.org/forward and make a plan today! 

Prateek Jacob teaches out of 1 Corinthians, emphasizing the importance that all people have in the body of Christ, whether single or married. He leads us through a Biblical look at the various non-romantic relationships that are often overlooked in the church.

This Christmas, Faithbridge Founding Pastor Ken Werlein reminds us that Jesus didn't arrive with fanfare or force. Jesus came humbly, to ordinary people like you and me. Christmas invites us beyond occasional faith or emergency prayers and into real relationship with God. The Glad Tidings of Christmas are this: Jesus invites us to open our hearts and welcome Him in.

Young Adult Director Michael McDowell teaches out of Luke 2, where a heavenly host brings good news to the lowly shepherds. Through the story of the shepherds on the hillside, Michael shows us how humility is God's path to joy—during the holiday season and throughout the rest of the year. 

Bible Teacher Dan Slagle examines the Christmas message through the lens of Matthew 2, when Herod orders Bethlehem's baby boys put to death, hoping to kill Jesus. You see, when Jesus arrived, joy and danger collided. Kings were threatened, evil pushed back, and innocent lives were caught in the middle. Yet this is exactly why Christ came—not to avoid darkness, but to confront it. Jesus entered the world as a King at war with sin, death, and everything that destroys life. Christmas is merry not because life is easy, but because the Light has come—and the darkness has not overcome it.

Worship Pastor Ana Cowpersmith teaches out of Mary’s story in Luke 1. She reminds us that instead of believing limiting stories about ourselves, we are invited to believe God’s story and trust in His power rather than our own. Ultimately, God calls each of us to step into His story with humility, obedience, and faith.

Bible Teacher Dan Slagle opens our Advent series, Glad Tidings, by reflecting that few of us actually experience a "postcard perfect" Christmas these days. As seen in Matthew 1 and 2, Joseph's steady reliance on God throughout Mary's pregnancy and the birth of Jesus teaches us to pause, pray, and walk in obedience even when God's plans are unclear. The Glad Tidings of God's faithfulness can reach us even in the midst of our messiness this Christmas. 

Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins explores the contrast between entitlement and gratitude through the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17. While all ten were healed, only one returned to thank Jesus—showing that gratitude, not entitlement, is what opens the door to deeper transformation and the abundant life Jesus offers. True wholeness comes not from getting more, but from recognizing what God has already given.