I love the Bible. One of my greatest joys in life is studying, preaching, and talking with those who are interesting about the Word of God. I love all of the Bible, Old and New Testament alike. I confess, I struggle with much of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, but I understand their importance to understanding and participating in the work of God. As I’ve noted many times recently, “All...
The COVID pandemic was a difficult season, for a variety of reasons. The world became a medical research project that played out in real-time in our communities. We developed and employed new practices as we attempted to safely navigate a relatively unknown contagion. Within the walls of First Baptist Church, we installed hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the church, we made available and...
The Bible is the ultimate authority for followers of Jesus. Many times it is likened to a manual or textbook for living a righteous life. These are both helpful, if not woefully inadequate, analogues for what the Bible is and how it is meant to be used. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 reads, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that...
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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