Acts 1:8 provides us with Jesus’s last instructions to His disciples before He ascended to heaven. It reads, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse is foundational to the mission of the church and a role that each believer is called to play in it. We are ALL...
Atop the shelves surrounding my office are numerous 8×10 pictures. There is a picture of my family from a wedding when our children were little. There is a picture of my daughter dancing to a song I had composed and performed along with her at her dance recital. There is a picture of my son rocking out on a drum set before he could even form a full sentence. There are three pictures of...
Over the last few days, I have spent just over 24 hours on airplanes. All of that time sitting in extremely confined spaces with dozens of strangers makes for some extremely interesting opportunities for observation. Of particular interest was a pair of sisters who were sitting nearby, one in front of the other. They “played” the longest game of tag I have ever seen. The game began by accident as...
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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