We are in the process of making some exciting changes in our Children’s Ministry that I wanted to share with you. Late last year Pastor Jeremy Martin and I pulled away for a few days to talk through ministry and ways to adjust to some of the growth we have had in the past year. A main focus was our Children’s Ministry. We were seeing that we needed to expand the leadership to be able to better bal...  Read More

One of the ways I spend my mornings is in growing my relationship with the Lord. I am currently reading through the Bible over the year and I also am reading in a short daily devotional by David Powlison called, “Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith”. Angela and I, and a few others I am close to, are reading this and being encouraged in our walk with Jesus. If you too would like some e...  Read More

John 5:19, “Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, the Son is not able to do anything on His own, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son likewise does these things.’” Four words for my (and our churches) focus this year… and beyond I pray:“Nothing on my own.” That’s an important statement for us as a church. It means that I/we would aim to do nothing on our own ac...  Read More

Merry Christmas Church! This is the big holiday of the year! There are many ways for us to think on Christmas, and there isn’t really one way to do it that is the “right way”. There are some who will be working Christmas, some who have family in town, and some who will be traveling to family and friends out of town. Wherever you find yourself, we all need to trust the Lord for what He has for us i...  Read More

We live in a culture that gives us metrics in measuring what makes a “successful” Christmas. Those metrics, aside from them busying our lives and misdirecting our intentions, often make us feel shame and discouragement if we don’t reach them. They are idealistic and seek a happily ever after script, promising us that if we just buy “this gift” or have “this meal” or go to “this party”, then and on...  Read More

Psalm 70:4-5, “Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, “God is great!” I am oppressed and needy; hurry to me, God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay.”          “I am needy and needed.” That is a statement I hope you have heard now numerous times if you have been a part of Summit Ridge over the past few years. It is an i...  Read More