My family and I had the privilege of calling West Virginia home for the better part of twelve years over two different periods of time. West Virginia is, without question, an undeniably beautiful state. The mountains and the valleys, the small towns and untouched wilderness, the rivers, creeks, and waterfalls all provide sites that are beautiful beyond words. It is a place that truly must be...
Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of taking several international mission trips. All of them have been amazing in too many ways to count. Besides providing me with the opportunity to partner with some incredible brothers and sisters of Christ around the globe, they have allowed me to experience cultures in very concentrated doses. The people, the languages, the mannerisms, the...
Jeremy is currently abroad on a mission trip, sharing the love of Jesus in the Dominican Republic. This week’s guest post is by Nathan Parker, who serves on the pastoral staff with Jeremy at FBC Seymour. Worship. What comes to your mind when you hear that word? For some, it’s a lighted stage with a band playing the latest Hillsong tune. For others it’s a traditional sanctuary...
One of the best parts about having a dog is training it to do cool things. Over the past year, we have been able to train our 90-pound baby, Evie, to do quite an array of tricks. It’s been a very exciting process for us as a family because our last canine companion, Bridget, was extremely lazy and stubborn, and refused to do anything beyond the basic come and sit. Even those basic commands were...
It is time to celebrate Fourth of July, Independence Day, the birthday of America. Tis the season of fireworks here in the U.S. of A. It’s nearly impossible to drive down any major road without finding several purveyors of explosive finery. During this time of year, abandoned businesses and empty parking lots become local hot spots filled with tents full of highly flammable and combustible...
Jeremy Myers is the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Seymour, Indiana, where he has served since 2017. He has over 25 years of experience in local church ministry and not-for-profit leadership. He has a passion for helping emerging and existing generations learn to make space for each other and caring for the under-served and marginalized. In 2016, he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Palmer Theological Seminary, with his thesis focusing on developing connections between senior adults and youth in the church. He is a passionate and gifted communicator and is regularly invited to speak at retreats, camps, conferences, and other events. He lives in Seymour, Indiana with his wife Robyn, their two children, Mikayla and JJ, and their Golden Doodle, Evie.
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