With the conclusion of our youth group mission trip to Huntington, WV, our wild and wonderful slate of summer activities has come to a conclusion. As always, it has been a lot of fun, but it has also been a lot of work. And, no matter how much you enjoy things like camps, conferences, and mission projects, a person’s body can only take so much. The words of Jesus ring very true; The spirit is...
The foundation of the entirety of the Bible is the work and person of Jesus Christ. Everything in Scripture flows to, through, or from His life, death, and resurrection. In Ephesians 2:20 it tells us that our faith is “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” All of it is given by inspiration of God and is vital for living the...
Summer is a busy season in ministry. Over the course of the 8 to 10 weeks of summer, camps, conferences, and mission organizations provide numerous opportunities for service and encouragement for people of all ages. While it is a very exciting time, it is also a very exhausting season. By the time you insert a vacation or a weekend away, the summer is spent and you often find yourself needing a...
Just over a week ago, my nuclear family traveled to Puerto Rico to join with our family of faith for the Biennial Mission Summit of our denomination, the American Baptist Churches USA. It was an incredibly busy weekend of listening to reports from our missionaries and agencies, celebrating shared successes, recognizing areas that require improvement, and engaging in discussions to discern...
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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