June 6, 2013 by Brian Chesemore | Tags: misson, evangelism, sent, local, Local Church
A few weeks ago, Jeff wrote about our enthusiastic commitment to gospel-mission (Keeping our Minds on the Mission Beyond). A love for Christ’s glory compels us to open our eyes and hearts to share the good news about our Savior. Opportunities abound across borders and overseas. And they also abound “across the street.†As a local church we have the joyfu...
Keep ReadingMay 21, 2013 by Brian Chesemore | Category: Sunday Morning | Tags: sunday, Jeff Purswell, Gospel, Communion
This past Sunday, we had the joy of concluding our meeting by participating together in the Lord's Supper. Jeff's comments served to remind us what a significant meal this is for every Christian. So if you were out of town or serving in SovGrace Kids, we wanted you to be encouraged by his comments....
Keep ReadingApril 25, 2013 by C.J. Mahaney | Category: Pastors Updates | Tags: South Africa, Rezolution, Kevin DeYoung, CJ Mahaney, Bob Kauflin, 1 Timothy
Bob and I are happy to be back in the States. Kevin DeYoung, who was also on our trip in South Africa, has recounted our time there well...
Keep ReadingApril 23, 2013 by Gary Ricucci | Category: Life of the Church | Tags: spiritual gifts, 1 Corinthians, serving
An exciting aspect our new church plant is seeing the many ways God is revealing his goodness and grace through the many members actively serving one another. Because of the gospel and the ascended Christ, this is a living demonstration in our midst that “To each one is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 Cor. 12:7). God’s people are joyfu...
Keep ReadingApril 19, 2013 by Bob Kauflin | Category: Pastors Updates
I’m writing from Johannesburg, South Africa, where CJ and I, along with Ligon Duncan, Kevin DeYoung, and Mark Dever, have been participating in the Rezolution Conference. It’s been a full and fruitful time, due in large part I’m sure to prayers from back home. Words can’t adequately express our gratefulness to you for praying....
Keep ReadingApril 11, 2013 by Bob Kauflin | Category: Pastors Updates | Tags: Bob Kauflin, South Africa, Rezolution, 1 Timothy
Yesterday, I boarded a plane from Louisville to Atlanta, where I boarded another plane that would take me the 17 hours to Johannesburg, South Africa. That's right. 17 hours. I have the privilege of leading the music for numerous conferences that are part of the Rezolution event. CJ will also be participating in, along with Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever, and Kevin DeYoung....
Keep ReadingApril 4, 2013 by Jeff Purswell | Category: Pastors Updates
One of the most exciting parts of our elders meeting yesterday was a long conversation about missions. Although we are still in the early stages of this church plant, we don’t want our specific mission here to blind us to broader opportunities beyond. And we realize that our strategic location here in Louisville will afford us both opportunities and responsibilities...
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