Life Stories

COACH CASTLEBERRY’S BIG PAYOFF: A PREPARE STORY

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…

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Pastor Jeff Little

Do I Belong Here?

Can you remember the last time you asked yourself the simple question: Do I belong here? When we wrestle with the pain and challenges of our past, we often question our value, our abilities, and even our identity. In this place, we wonder if we measure up or fit in. But when you are surrounded by people who remind you that God sees you, He’s with you, and that He’s for you, things begin to flourish in your life. Recently,…

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All-In, On Fire For Jesus

We believe in the next generation. It’s not hype or a mission statement—it’s at the core of who we are at Milestone Church, and is an essential piece to how we believe disciples are made and the world can be changed. We create intentional environments where the next generation can experience Jesus in completely new ways, and we witness the results in the changed lives we see in our church, homes, and schools. One of the greatest opportunities for middle…

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Not A Spectator Sport

Rain or shine, in frigid cold or summer heat, over 1,000 dedicated Serve Team volunteers faithfully give their time each weekend to make Milestone Church a warm and inviting place for people to experience Jesus. As an everyone church we all have a part to play—so you’ll see volunteers of every age, background, and walk-of-life. Men, women, and kids all joining together to show the heart of Christ to every person that parks in a parking space, or walks through…

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Hope When Waters Rise

At Milestone, we believe that the local church is the hope of the world. When disasters like Hurricane Florence strike, we join together with local churches on the ground to help those who have been displaced from their homes, or are in immediate danger. Because of your generosity we are able to respond quickly to the impact of natural disasters to help supply food and shelter in a loving, Christ-centered environment. “the heart to reach and serve people with the love…

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Pastor Jeff Little

Be Great!

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) “You don’t have to wait to be great!”  You’ve probably heard me say it in a weekend service, or have walked past the big letters on the wall in our kids ministry, but this simple statement reflects the immense value we see in intentionally investing in, and…

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Kim’s Journey from Brokenness to Baptism

Fighting through a life marked by pain and struggle, Kim had been longing for something to fill the emptiness. God met Kim in her brokenness and led her to a place of freedom and forgiveness. This past weekend we had the honor of celebrating with Kim as she was water baptized—letting go of a lifetime of hurt in exchange for a new life in Christ. It’s so easy to look back and see now how much God loves me, and…

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