I stayed up last night staring at the ceiling. I couldn't get the thoughts out of my head: there are kids across our city and across the world that are going to bed tonight with no mom or dad in their life. There are children in our country and others around the globe that are in danger because they have been kidnapped and put into modern day slavery. This is not ok. I'm looking for people that want to change the world. Not the kind of world changing that brings a ton of fame or notoriety to ourselves. But the kind of people that want to change the world one person at a time. One child at a...

Comparing yourself to the other guy/girl down the street or next door or across the world doesn't get much accomplished. Considering that God created each one of us uniquely to accomplish unique purposes, I say we all rise up and embrace exactly what God created us to do. Galatians 6:4-5 speaks directly to this: "Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct." Let that resonate in your spirit today. And let it free you from playing the...

We are kicking off a new series this weekend called "Life. Money. Hope." at Center City Church. We cannot become fully devoted followers of Christ without becoming a faithful steward of the resources God has given us. This includes every aspect of our lives, not just finances. But finances are a huge indicator of our trust in God. Excited to bring the truth this weekend - and some practical tips on managing money according to biblical principles!

A special thanks goes out to Nathan Longbrook for designing this 4x6 card that we handed out on Sunday at Center City. It graphically represents the vision & values of our church family. These statements describe who we are and how we express our faith.

Click the link to view this week's message from Center City Church. We shared the vision and values of our church family. Exciting times! [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/30013487 w=398&h=224]

One of the ways that we continue to learn and grow as a church is to always be open to feedback from those who attend our church. We just launched an online survey to allow anyone, anywhere that has ever attended our church to let us know how we are doing. If you attend our church currently, or have in the past, I'd love for you to click the link below and take this two minute survey to help us continue to improve what we do and how we do it! Thanks!Center City Church Online Survey: CLICK HERE

I have spent the last couple of weeks clarifying and re-clarifying our vision statement for Center City Church. We'll be rolling everything out in the next couple of weeks as we continue to move forward and grow as a church. It's amazing to me how many hours can be spent on one sentence. It's worth it, though.Our vision statement is a unifying force for our church. It's a filter for us to make decisions through as a leadership team. It's a declaration for all to see who we are and what we're about. So...the wordsmithing (<--- I made that word up) continues. More to come...

I have challenged our church this week to carry a five dollar bill in their wallet or pocketbook with the sole intention of giving it away. We have been studying the result of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is a practical way for us to see how the Spirit can lead us to people at just the right time through acts of generosity. If you want to join us, get a five dollar bill, keep it on you this week and say a simple prayer every day for God to lead you to the right person at the right time!

Jesus made a promise in Matthew 28:20 that is so full of love and tenderness: “I will be with you always.” This promise was fulfilled via the Holy Spirit. Click the link to view this week's message from Center City Church (The Gospel: Make Disciples - Part 4). [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/28285150 w=398&h=224]

After giving us the charge to make disciples all over the world, Jesus promises something so beautiful and so full of hope: "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20b) Jesus' promise was fulfilled in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit was sent to dwell in those who have accepted Christ as Savior. I am teaching on this during our gathering on Sunday at Center City Church. It is so powerful to know that the very presence and power of God lives in us through the Holy Spirit. This means that when we go to make disciples and pass on this message of freedom...