13-Year-Old Napkin Notes
It was somewhat surreal, and a little surprising. Not that I had expected something really different, but it was still a reason to raise...
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Summer Series Survey Results
At the conclusion of our summer teaching series, “When Ancient Meets Current,” we asked for your feedback on the teaching...
The Target of this Year’s Harvest Offering
One year ago, the elders announced our simple, but all-encompassing objective for First Family–to mobilize 800 people for the gospel....
Trending Reads | October [GO Month]
The Goal of Missions May Not Be What You Think When the gospel goes out, we should expect new churches to form. The end game is not one...
Election Night Taco Fundraiser
Carlos’s famous tacos are back yet again! On election night, November 8th, from 6–8pm, Carlos will be hosting a fundraiser to...
Help with Des Moines Refugee Needs
We are collecting any winter clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves in good condition to aid the refugees here in Des Moines. Other...
Upcoming Sermon Series: Church 101
In three powerfully pointed chapters, Paul provided for Titus the basic how-to manual for the church at Crete. It’s relevant and...
My Unchanging God in My Ever-Changing Life
Change – unsettling, disquieting, and ominous. It’s a small, six-letter word that can knock the wind right out of you. As a...
The Gospel Spreading in Central Asia
In June of this past summer, I moved back to Central Asia to do gospel work among my dear people who Christ purchased with His precious...