We were right in the middle of a staff meeting last week, when one of our key leaders shared a valuable insight. It was one of those moments where I had to sink down in my chair because I realized we had been missing the …
The One-Word Reason We’re an Attractional Church
by Andy Comer As we’ve moved into the next phase of planting Antioch Georgetown – a new church in Georgetown, Texas – I’m often confronted with very specific questions about our approach to ministry. Are you an attractional church? Are you a missional church? …
Nothing Routine about Following Jesus
by Hanna Schulz Do you like routine? The vast majority of us would probably raise our hands. Personally, routine freaks me out. Maybe it’s the young, “millennial” in me, but nothing terrified me more about my post-college life than stepping into the routine part …
The Real Reason People Matter
by Stephen Castleberry Throughout my years as a pastor, I have seen negative patterns – often called stinkin’ thinkin’ – repeat themselves over and over in the lives of people. These negative patters often lead to sinful tendencies and actions. One of the most tragic …
Why Aren’t We Having Weekly Worship?
We knew this day would come. Ok, actually, we hoped this day would come! The day when people started to ask, “Why aren’t we having weekly worship?” I’m certainly not a church planting expert, but it can’t be a positive thing if the comments after …
4 Ways to Spot a False Teacher
by Andy Comer It was just an empty cup. A toy cup at that. From my perspective I was holding a toy, plastic, pink tea cup that could barely hold 3 oz. of liquid. However from my daughter’s perspective I was holding an expensive, …
What I Really Think About Hurricane Harvey.
by Andy Comer – August 26, 2017 Who would have expected a hurricane the weekend of our first Preview Service? I sure didn’t. They say to plan for the unexpected. We made adjustments when the first school we picked out wasn’t available. We adapted …
Where the Growth Happens
Erin and I have a knack for killing plants. We always start off with great intentions, but for some reason by the time mid-July hits, our flowers are usually long gone. I remember one spring, several years ago, we planted some flowers in the …
What Happens When You Wait?
Usually, when I find myself waiting it appears as though nothing is happening. When you’re waiting on the stoplight, you’re not driving. When you’re waiting on the kids, you’re not leaving. When you’re waiting on the food, you’re not eating. Sure, these common every day waiting …
3 Things I Learned My First Week in Georgetown
by Andy Comer It’s hard to believe that it’s been one week in our new hometown. For the last several months we have seen God work in some incredible ways, and He hasn’t let up yet! It seems like every day we are hearing …
My Journey to Georgetown – Dana Baker
I distinctively remember the night my husband told me that he had an overwhelming feeling that we were meant to go to Texas. I remember thinking he was crazy! I told my friends at work and my family that he was crazy! I think my …
My Journey to Georgetown – Devin Baker
Our journey to Georgetown began two years ago, really from the time we joined Antioch Conway. We talked to Jason Aultman, Antioch’s pastor, about church membership, and he told us that we would need to take Antioch 101, so we attended the next class, which …
My Journey to Georgetown – Alex Stringer
My name is Alex Stringer, and my family and I have been at Antioch Conway since I was a little girl. After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree in biology, I moved back home and made plans to go to school at …
What Difference Can A Dollar Make?
A few weeks ago, someone handed my youngest daughter, Charly, a one dollar bill. Because she couldn’t eat it, drink it, play with it, or pet it, that dollar bill meant nothing to her. Since we didn’t feel comfortable spending the buck, Erin suggested we …