The holidays are upon us. The fourth Thursday of November serves as the starting point for seasonal celebrations galore here in the US. For the last few weeks, Christmas trees, and Christmas décor of all kinds, have begun to appear in houses across our communities. A few eager beavers have gotten a very early jump on external illumination as well. All of this is much to the consternation and...
Storms are multi-sensory experiences, at least that is the case here in the flatlands. You can feel, smell, hear, and see them coming. When a big storm is brewing, the air begins to feel heavy and humid. Any exposed skin starts to feel moist and clammy, much like the hands of a nervous kid on a first date. There is a very distinct musty and earthy smell associated with storms. Scientists actually...
We offer a wide variety of musical offerings here at First Baptist Church. While we lean modern or contemporary, our musical offerings are actually quite eclectic and diverse. On any given Sunday morning, you will certainly hear our praise band, complete with acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, cello, and vocals. On some Sundays, you are likely to hear our organ or...
There’s a storm brewing… Well, maybe. According to weather.com, “a disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become Tropical Storm Rafael sometime Monday, and it could become a hurricane before entering the Gulf of Mexico.” To increase the intrigue, the forecast included a video complete with spots of green, yellow and red swirling out over the ocean and a cone of bright red illustrating the...
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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