The Growth Bias of Healthy Churches Jesus gave us our marching orders. He said, “Go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19, ESV). That’s why at our church, we often say, “Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.” It means that we have a “growth bias” when it comes to disciple-making. We want to make disciples -- as many as we can and as mature as we can. By God’s grace, the disciples we are committed to making . . . Repent and...
In today’s blog, I want to: (1) invite you back to church; (2) invite you to our membership class; (3) give you a heads up about our Semi-Annual Church Conference; and (4) point you to an update from our Pastor Search Committee. Back to School, Back to Church Now that summer rhythms are giving way to school schedules make sure that Sunday worship is in your weekly routine. Scripture is clear: God is honored, and we benefit when we gather with other believers to worship (cf. Hebrews...
Are you a member at Ingleside yet? If not, I hope you will make plans now to be in our adult membership class on Sunday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. (the class for children and students is at 12:15 p.m.). Here are five good reasons to take this important step. First, membership—both the word and the concept—is biblical. 1 Corinthians 12:27 says: “Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it” (ESV). God expects those who follow Christ to be members of his...
Happy New Year! I am looking forward to seeing you this Sunday as we resume our normal Sunday schedule of four worship services, Bible study classes, and Next-Gen programming. In addition, as the New Year begins, there are several Ingleside events that I hope you will either participate in or pray for over the coming month. Please put these dates on your calendar today. .. Sunday, January 8, Membership and Missions Classes. Take the next step of commitment by joining our church...
What better way to begin the New Year than to gather with our church family for worship on Sunday, January 1? If you are in town, I hope you will be in church on New Year’s day as we have one great worship service in the Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. I’m hoping your habit of Sunday worship will be stronger and more consistent this year than ever before. So, get the New Year started right. Be here on January 1! Regular Schedules Resume January 4 and 8 With our holiday break...
It’s Wednesday night, September 14. If it’s not on your calendar already, circle that date now. Here are the details: Who? Every age and life stage! (Birth through age 4 in preschool ministry during worship; then with their parents for the social) When? Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. Where? Worship Center & Livestream What? Worship, Lord’s Supper, Baptism, and Ice Cream Social Why? To encourage and strengthen our sense of community through...
Now that summer rhythms are giving way to school schedules, make sure that Sunday worship is in your weekly routine. Scripture is clear: God is honored, and we benefit when we gather with other believers to worship (cf. Hebrews 10:24-25). This Sunday, August 14, we will have three worship services: 9:40 blended, 11:00 blended, and 11:00 contemporary. Then, on Sunday, August 21, our traditional service in the chapel at 8:30 will be added back to the schedule. I’m looking forward...
Every month on a Sunday afternoon we offer our “Discovering Ingleside Membership” class for adults. It’s the way you join our church. This month we are also offering a Wednesday night option. Keep reading for more details. The Sunday Option. This month’s Sunday afternoon class is this Sunday, March 6, at 4:00 p.m. Here are some frequently asked questions: Where? Come in the east entrance to the Worship Center and someone will be there to welcome you and point you in the...
On Wednesday night, March 2, we are encouraging everyone—all ages and life stages—to gather for worship at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center followed by an Ice Cream Social in the Gathering Area. Who? Every age and life stage! (Birth through age 4 in childcare during worship, and with their parents for the social) When? Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. Where? Worship Center What? Worship, Lord’s Supper, Baptism, and Ice Cream Social Why? To encourage and strengthen our...
Are you a member at Ingleside yet? If not, I hope you will make plans now to be in our adult membership class on Sunday, February 6, at 4:00 p.m. (the class for children and students is at 12:15 p.m.). Here are five good reasons to take this important step. First, membership—both the word and the concept—is biblical. 1 Corinthians 12:27 says: “Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it” (ESV). God expects those who follow Christ to be members of his...
