On a Monday night in October of 2017, five couples walked into a room as strangers. They weren’t quite sure what to expect as they met for their first Small Group together, but nearly a year and a half later, these five couples have all found something invaluable. Today, Stewart Pearcy shares how this group of strangers became spiritual family and how God is now using them to influence the lives of others. “In a step of faith, my wife and I joined a Small…
There is nothing like family—especially when it comes to spiritual transformation. A few weekends ago, we showed a glimpse into the Guerra’s story of redemption, restoration, and revival. Today, we want to show you another piece of their story. The truth is, behind every godly man there is usually a praying grandmother, mother, or wife. Ginger Guerra paved the way for her family through a Christian’s most powerful tool—prayer. “I gave my life to Christ a year and a half…
The local church is the hope of the world. We especially believe this is true for the next generation. Every spring we have our Battle of the Sexes retreat (BOTS) where teenagers set aside time to seek God by understanding the importance of purity, dating, and relationships. This is one of the most stressful and confusing issues for young people today. But when they get in this environment and experience God’s love something radical happens. Kendyl’s story is just one…
Every year we see God move in powerful ways in the lives of people during Prepare. Lives are changed, miracles happen, prayers are answered, and people hear God speak to them for the very first time. As we head into Prepare 2019, take a look as Doug and Kasie Castleberry share their own Prepare story of stepping out in faith and seeing God work a miracle. “In 2016, our faith was pushed, tested, relied upon, and revealed more than we…