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We’ve done all we can to describe the three projects for the Jesus Mission.  Our campus pastors and elders who have visited every single community group at Suncrest have LOVED the chance to dialog about it in such a setting.  Now, this Sunday is the day for our financial commitments.  This was an interesting chart to [...]

Along with a lot of other people and groups at Suncrest, our community group is fasting together today.  Most of us are going to do 12 hours., but whether is one meal or multiple days, the spirit of fasting is the same: I’m asking God to help me remember my dependence on him.  I’m asking that [...]

There have been lots of times since we started COMMUNITY that I have been really proud of how our people have responded to a challenge, but few times more than this weekend! This weekend was Celebration Generosity where 100% of...

Last week I was going through the mail that came to me at COMMUNITY and I found this! It is a mailer from Zondervan advertising the new book, Exponential: How You And Your Friends Can Start A Missional Church Movement...

Join us at Church! at bethany as we are in a new series entitled, “Finding Your Way Back to God.” We need to find our way back to God because we have forgotten who we are in relation to Him. For six weeks we are looking at Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son. THIS PAST WEEK: [...]

I was wiped out at the end of our services today, but also thrilled.  Felt like it was the right day to focus in on the work of the Holy Spirit.  Great conversations afterward.  Great worship in response to God’s Word too. Out of all of it, though I have to say I was moved as [...]

Here is a recent video we made for the adult service here at COMMUNITY from a series about Finding Your Way Back To God. It was so wonderful to have these kids tell their stories and for adults to hear...

Here is a recent video we made for the adult service here at COMMUNITY from a series about Finding Your Way Back To God. It was so wonderful to have these kids tell their stories and for adults to hear...

Join us at Church! at bethany as we start our new series entitled, “Finding Your Way Back to God.” We need to find our way back to God because we have forgotten who we are in relation to Him. For six weeks we will be looking at Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son. February 28th:  Spiritual [...]

This morning I had a sentimental exprience at church, at my home campus in downtown Naperville. First of all, most all of my small group that we birthed last year was in attendance, which is always awesome. Jon Ferguson delivered...

I feel so honored that Tammy is allowing me to carry the torch with this Multi-Site Kids blog. So many times when I've gotten phone calls from people with questions about how to do Multi-Site Children's Ministry, I've referred them...

I feel so honored that Tammy is allowing me to carry the torch with this Multi-Site Kids blog. So many times when I've gotten phone calls from people with questions about how to do Multi-Site Children's Ministry, I've referred them...