Here's the current ministry positions that I'm praying will rise up for our church family. As a church plant, the challenge is that we are not yet in position to pay our amazing staff, so these positions that I'm praying for would be part-time, unpaid leadership positions within our church family.If you're interested, or know somebody who has a passion for the city, you know where to find me. And if you don't know where to find me, email me: [email protected]. Center City Kids Director Responsibilities include working with the Center City Kids leadership team to equip, train,...

What a day. In less than 24 hours we have seen 25 people come together from Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Tanzania and Cambodia to raise the $850 that it costs to file our non-profit with the state. I am so humbled, grateful and encouraged tonight.We have been working on the dream to bring Ebenezers Coffeehouse to Uptown Charlotte for six years. Today is a reminder that there are so many that stand with us and are willing to invest in the process of seeing this non-profit coffeehouse/venue come to life in the heart of our city.Thanks to all that gave. You're shareholders in the...

We have just hit another exciting step in the process of bringing Ebenezers Coffeehouse to Uptown Charlotte. We will be submitting our non-profit filing Form 1023 (Application for Recognition of Exemption) to the state this week and it will be accompanied by a payment of $850. This is where you come in: Would you consider contributing to this unforgettable moment in the life of this vision?All donations are tax deductible and can be given securely online via PayPal (click here). Be sure to make a note on the PayPal contribution that this is for Ebenezers Coffeehouse.  You can...

The following is a list of the upcoming community groups that will be hosted by leaders at Center City Church. We will start the third week of October and go through the end of November. For more information, email Pastor Joseph Phillips: [email protected].___ ALPHA      A group led by Pastor      David and Hunter Prevatt      that will answer questions for      those exploring matters of faith.      Mondays | 7pm-8:15pm      Kickstand Burgers & Bar      1101 Central Ave |...

The following is a weekly update that I send via email to our entire church community...Center City family…We are in a really unique season of growth and health right now in our church family. We saw five people respond to the love of Christ last week alone and have met so many new people in the past two weeks. I am grateful for this season and I know that God is doing powerful things in people's lives as they dig in deeper in their faith. I was with a friend of ours this past week, Pastor Mark Batterson, in Washington DC and he said something that resonated so deeply in my heart. "When...

As the pastor of a new church, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is the importance of saying one simple phrase: "I would love to do that, but not yet."There will always be opportunities to love, serve and care for our community. But if we are doing so much good that our team is burned out and our leadership is shaky, we are not doing long term good at all. We are in the business of raising up people to love, serve and care for our community. We are not in the business of burning people out.Here's one guidepost I use for my life, my family and our team: Let's keep loving Jesus more than...

I have been blown away by all that God has done since we started Center City Church a few years ago. There have been so many that have given so much to see this church come to life in our amazing community of Uptown Charlotte, NC. And here's the fun part: this is just the beginning.I have been thinking quite a bit lately about imagining the future of our church. It's growing and we are seeing more and more people dig deep into their relationship with Jesus. I often pray for those that are out of state that God will call to be with us among our church family. And I'm not just talking about...

We are kicking off a new series on relationships called "It's Complicated" at Center City Church this week. I am diving into the 4 different stages of love for our first teaching on Sunday. God has a plan. Its perfect. And we're going to learn about what type of love God has planned for our relationships. If you desire to be in a relationship, are in an unhealthy one or want to grow in your marriage, please don't miss this. So much truth to share. Your decisions today about relationships are directly related to your health emotionally, physically and spiritually in the...

Click the link to view this awesome promo video from Zach Whiteside (video guru and all around great guy) for our community project this Sunday at Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School.Would love to have you join us if you can. Meeting at the school at 9am and will be doing basic landscaping/beautification and cleaning for the start of the school year.[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/47914777 w=400&h=225] ETES Service Day PROMO | 8.25.2012 from Center City Church on Vimeo.

Just got back from a weeklong vacation at the beach with Dara and the kids. So many priceless memories with our family. I feel more rejuvenated today than I have since before we started Center City Church 2+ years ago.Ready to see all that God has in store for us in this next season!