Throughout the VISION series, we’ve been looking at this graphic to remind us that we all have a part to play in saying “yes” to Jesus and taking next steps. But sometimes we struggle with knowing what that practically looks like. This week we heard a great story of a group of guys who lived out this vision by simply taking a next step. Back in April, a men’s Small Group leader had been reminding his group that each member…
We discovered Milestone Church in 2010 after moving to Keller from Austin. After trying a lot of really great churches, we knew Milestone was home as soon as we walked through the door. From the warm greeting in the parking lot, to the kindness and hospitality of everyone we met—this was home. We quickly worked through the Growth Track, got involved in small groups, discovered a passion for hospitality and greeting, and eventually joined the Growth Track volunteer team. My…
Spiritual family has been a core value here at Milestone from the start. We see from Scripture that God always builds through family, both natural and spiritual. The truth is, life isn’t easy. We will all encounter hardships, trials and pain. Yet the Bible tells us we aren’t meant to carry our burdens on our own. After her husband passed away three years ago, Linda Wagstaff found herself lonely and alone. “I quit going to church when he died and…
It was seven years ago when Abby Mallon first heard the three words that would change her life forever. Words that carry with them a host of baggage: fear, anxiety, worry, and pain. Words that bring a heaviness, a weight. Words that threaten to become who we are. You have cancer. After a whirlwind year of surgery and chemotherapy there seemed to be light at the end of the tunnel. Tests results were good. She’d beaten it. In 2014 Abby,…
Here at Milestone, we’re an everyone church. Nothing better represents this value than the story of Bailey Ryan and the small group she leads on Thursday afternoons. With over 200 small groups meeting weekly across our community what makes Bailey’s so unique? Bailey is only 11 years old and is leading a group of 4th and 5th graders through our Transformed small group curriculum!…
We’re in the middle of an awesome series called Transformed, and it’s a combination of weekend services, daily devotionals, and small groups. For all those small group leaders out there…THANK YOU! You guys are amazing, and we’re so thankful for the ways you’re creating community for people all over the metroplex. If you’re curious about what makes a small group successful, it always starts with the leader. Here are four characteristics we believe are the most important if you’re considering…