“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today is a day of gratitude! Life can often seem burdensome, frustrating, and exhausting. The day-to-day grind of life – kids, school, parenting, marriage, work, money – all of it presses on us. Days like today …
Kids Ministry Associate
Currently, we are accepting applications for a Residency in our Kids Ministry. This person will help advance the mission of Christ Community by assisting the Director of Kids Ministry in leading and caring for the children and families in our congregation. To learn more and to apply, download the job description below.
Prayer & Fasting Guide
Over and over in the Bible, whenever the people of God face pivotal moments, we find them going before the Lord in prayer and fasting. Every new year is such a moment. We have the opportunity to take the next step forward in our walk with Christ, in our families, and as a church. The Lord continues to bless our …
Read Your Bible in 2023
THE BEST RESOLUTION As 2023 begins, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. While the most common resolution is to lose weight, if you surveyed a group of Christians you might find a different #1. Many believers resolve to read their Bible more in the new year. This is a worthy resolution. The Bible is God’s revelation …
Missions Coordinator
Currently, we are accepting applications for a Residency in our Missions Department. This person will help advance the mission of Christ Community Church by helping to oversee both our local and international missions efforts. To learn more and to apply, download the job description below.
Teaching Ministry Coordinator
Currently, we are accepting applications for a Residency in our Teaching Ministry. This person will help advance the mission of Christ Community Church by serving in our Institute and on our Sermon Planning Team. To learn more and to apply, download the job description below.
Eight Attributes of Healthy Small-Group Leaders
**This article is excerpted from Small Group Vital Signs by Michael Mack and originally appeared on smallgroups.com. One of the fundamental differences between good and great small groups is the spiritual vitality of the leaders. While imperfect, healthy leaders have a soft heart that God can use to accomplish his will. They are highly committed first to God and then to …
Three Tips for Building Trust in Your Small Group
**This article by Michael Kelley originally appeared on adultministry.lifeway.com. Imagine that, for some reason, you’ve been talked into doing something which might be completely out of character for you on your next birthday. So you wake up the morning of that birthday, get dressed, hop in the car, and drive to a small airstrip and get ready to jump …
Preparing the Small Group Lesson
**This article by Rick Hove originally appeared on cru.org. Small groups are designed to help people grow spiritually, so interacting with God’s Word through a Bible study or lesson is essential. Whether you are using pre-written studies or following the Small Group Lesson Template, it’s important to prepare in advance. There are two important steps to preparing a lesson. First: …
Biblical Hospitality: Inviting Outsiders to be Family
**This article by Scott Cormode originally appeared on faithward.org. Hospitality is a Christian practice that extends all the way back to the Book of Genesis. Although in contemporary Western culture, people use the term to mean catering a meal or putting on a party, hospitality means far more as a Christian practice. Hospitality is the offer to extend the privileges …