LGBT+, Jesus, and the Church
LGBT isn't so much an issue as it is people. People in our church, our families, and our community. How can we best embody the love of Jesus toward sexual and gender minorities?
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LGBT+, Jesus, and the Church
11.18.19 | Culture, Sexuality, Church, Gender | by Matt Shantz
LGBT isn't so much an issue as it is people. People in our church, our families, and our community. How can we best embody the love of Jesus toward sexual and gender minorities?
In Response To John MacArthur and Jen Hatmaker…
10.22.19 | Sin, Church, Complementarianism, Judgementalism | by Jessica Ross
Pastor Jessica responds to a comment that went viral over the weekend.
Following Jesus In The Digital Age
10.07.19 | Culture, Discipleship, Thinking Christianly | by Matt Shantz
How do we navigate our technological moment as followers of Jesus who prioritize shaping our lives according to the will and ways of Jesus? How do we reclaim real life in a world of devices? What does it look like to follow Jesus in the digital age?
What's the deal with SUNDAY NIGHT SEMINARS?
08.28.19 | Faith, Culture, Discipleship | by Matt Shantz
Everything you need to know about our Sunday Night Seminars.
Fall Sermon Series: DOUBT
08.27.19 | Faith, Doubt | by Matt Shantz
Everyone has doubts. But what do we do with them? Join us this Fall as we explore the biggest hangups to faith in this cultural moment.
#MustReads 02/15/19
02.15.19 | Community, Church, Anxiety, Anabaptism, Complementarianism, Stress | by Matt Shantz
Must-read curated content from around the inter webs: 10 Bible Verses To Lean Into When You're Stressed // The Church is a Family, Not an Event // Why Your Church Should Invest In Church Planting Now // How To Lead a Women's Ministry in a...
Central's Philosophy Of Ministry
01.09.19 | Church, Updates, Ministry | by Matt Shantz
Our mission is our aim. Our philosophy of ministry is how we intend to get there. The following article explores Central's ministry road map.
To The Drained Mom A Week Before Christmas
12.17.18 | Motherhood, Christmas | by Jessica Ross
If you don't happen to be a super laid-back mom who takes everything in stride and looks good doing it and your anything like me, which is the exact opposite of that unicorn-of-a-mom than you are recognizing the seriousness of the home-stretch of...
Advent and Christmas at Central
11.27.18 | Updates, Advent, Christmas | by Matt Shantz
What's happening at Central over Advent and Christmas? How do we make sure we don't miss Jesus in all the goings on? How do we make the most of this beautiful season? Prepare, Engage, Celebrate.
Single And Ready To... Leverage It For The Gospel
11.22.18 | Gospel, Community, Singleness, Purity | by Matt Shantz
We have made too much of marriage and not enough of singleness in the church. It's important that we think biblically about singleness. To help us do that, here are 5 ways that you can be fulfilled and flourish as a single person.