Jeff Horch

The Joy of Pain

The Joy of Pain

In James 1:2-4, the author James writes these shocking and uncomfortable words: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” We don’t […]

What I Learned Memorizing the Book of James

What I Learned Memorizing the Book of James

Two months ago I took on the personal challenge of seeing if I could memorize the first chapter of James. I was preparing to start a new sermon series in this book and thought it would be a good discipline to commit the beginning words of James to memory. After memorizing the first chapter over […]

How Do We Live Out Our Mission?

How Do We Live Out Our Mission?

Most churches have a mission statement that states the purpose for their existence. The goal of these statements is to provide clarity, focus, unity. These statements can help everyone move in the same direction as they seek to live out God’s calling for them as a church. But the challenge with the mission statement is […]

Prayer Walk Challenge

Prayer Walk Challenge

During the Gospel Conversations Sunday School class, one of the ways Hal has been encouraging us to enter into the work of the gospel is through intentional prayer walking: whether that is in your neighborhood, workplace or even a café. We want to invite the church family to spend one week during the week of […]