Pastor Jon’s Writing: July 9, 2026

This week, try praying those first two words slowly, “Our Father,” then ask God to help you see the people around you as part of the “our.” read more »

Whether you have served before or are interested in getting involved for the first time, we would love to have you join us. read more »

Strong communities are not built only in great moments. They are built in ordinary acts of faithfulness. read more »

This week, give thanks for the people who prayed for you before you got where you are. And then ask God to make you that kind of person for someone else. read more »

Do not underestimate what God can do through our steady obedience. Heaven notices what the world overlooks. read more »

God is at work in these pastors and these churches. The Holy Spirit is steadily building up momentum in our MCC churches. read more »

What mantle has been passed to you? What torch has God given you to carry after another saint ran a faithful race and handed it to you? read more »

As the academic year comes to a close, give thanks for what God has grown: wisdom, character, faith, friendship, endurance, and hope. read more »

I’m really grateful to serve a church full of people who haven’t stopped asking me, “How can we help?” Now that answers are forming, let’s go be the church Jesus is calling us to be. read more »

Through the Holy Spirit, God gives each one of us a unique set of gifts. If you think you don’t have any, I’m happy to say in this instance that you happen to be quite wrong! read more »