Posts with the category “the-long-view”
Church Is the Intentional Community of Christ
by Pastor William Mitchell on September 17th, 2026
Faith was never meant to be a solo journey. Pastor Mitchell on why we need each other — and Bring a Friend Sunday, October 25. Read More
Fall at First Christian Church
by Pastor William Mitchell on August 20th, 2026
This fall, choose one person to invite—and do it with prayer and joy. Read More
What No Algorithm Can Touch
by Pastor William Mitchell on July 16th, 2026
They would be missing you. They would be missing us. Read More
What a Wonderful Church We Have!
by Pastor William Mitchell on June 23rd, 2026
Pastor Mitchell counts the reasons he's grateful for this church — and the century-old challenge it still carries. Read More
A Message for Children & Youth This Summer
by Pastor William Mitchell on May 21st, 2026
VBS, a youth week, and a Sunday the kids lead — Pastor Mitchell on the church's summer for families. Read More
Gratitude for Miracle Sunday
by Pastor William Mitchell on April 24th, 2026
$39,712 in one Sunday — Pastor Mitchell's thank-you for Miracle Sunday 2026. Read More
Each One Win One
by Pastor William Mitchell on January 22nd, 2026
Jesse Bader grew this church from 300 to 1,400 in seven years. Pastor Mitchell on the man and his four words. Read More
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