In 2014, at 4 am on a Sunday, the Pastor and Cindi awoke to an officer at the door. There had been a murder. And the victim had been laid in front of the cross of the church as he died. For days, the police ran through reenactments behind the parsonage to discover what happened...
Author: Cynthia Runyon (Cynthia Runyon)
The Spirit of the Church
From the very beginning… Acts chapters one and two are very clear about what the early church looked like and probably how Christians in the 21st century should look. The first thing that is clear; they met together. In a time where there are house churches, places of worship, TV church, internet churches, and many...
The Authority of Scripture
Is the Bible Without Error? The Bible, God’s word, is God-breathed. Over 3,800 times, the Old Testament declares that it is the word of God. “Thus says the Lord” is used 418 times.“God said” is written 46 times in the Old Testament. Peter, Paul, and John all said that the Holy Spirit guided them in...
The Ministry of the Branch
Early Mornings at The Branch They start gathering early in the morning.Some are more awake than others. It is only 6 am, so you can forgive them if they are not fully functioning yet. However, it doesn’t take long for the room to come to life. ☕ Coffee, Community, and Conversation The smell of freshly...
The Power of Worshiping Together
You’ve Experienced This . . . You’re in a concert. You feel the music in your heart. But you also feel it in your body. Your foot starts tapping. Your head is moving in rhythm. Your body is swaying. Then the performer hits a familiar chorus that touches your very depths. But it’s not just...
Who Are You Protecting?
Do You Know How Much You Matter? Your life has intrinsic value – body, soul, and spirit. You matter. At our church, we believe that every human life is created in the image of God. Because of that truth, we honor and protect the sanctity of life in every stage—from conception to natural death. We...