In January I posted about pastor Jonathan McIntosh’s vision to launch a new church in Midtown Memphis. On Sunday, September 19, Christ City Church held its first service at Minglewood Hall. Here are Jonathan’s impressions from Launch Day: We were blown away by the response: more than 200 adults plus an untold number of kids. [...]
What happens when a young pastor’s dream comes to life? The answer: a new church called Jacob’s Well, which will launch this Saturday, October 9. Rev. Jamey Lee has a vision and passion for racial reconciliation and justice. Jamey and his family moved to Memphis five years ago when he became an associate pastor at [...]
Dr. Jada Shipp Meeks draws on her rich experience as student, educator, mentor, pastor and middle school principal to help students realize their potential and plan for college and career. She is the director of Empowering Students Universally (ESU), a nonprofit organization that partners with Rosewood Community Betterment Assocation in southwest Memphis. The program provides [...]
This past Saturday, May 15, 923 volunteers packaged 150,336 meals for hungry persons in Haiti, through the Christ Feeds ministry of Christ United Methodist Church. Those who were there still can’t stop talking about this amazing day. “With Christ Feeds we saw a clear demonstration of God’s power through community,” said Scott Lees, Christ Methodist’s [...]
Think world hunger is too big a problem for one person to make an impact? A Sunday School class from Christ United Methodist Church would say otherwise. Inspired by a recent presentation on world hunger, the group approached Christ Methodist leadership and a new ministry, called Christ Feeds, was established. They provide prepackaged meals for [...]
The Life Church Memphis has demonstrated a spirit of servanthood and a willingness to go where the needs are. The recent flooding in Millington and Nashville is no exception; the church has already sent a team to Nashville and plans to help in Millington as well. They are still assessing the help that is needed, [...]
From a solemn, contemplative Maundy Thursday service to a lively afternoon Easter Egg Hunt, Memphis churches offer a wide variety of Holy Week opportunities. Thursday, April 1 (Maundy/Holy Thursday) Independent Presbyterian Church, 6:00 p.m. 4738 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis 38117 (901) 685-8206 The Boulevard East, 7:00 p.m. 6745 Wolf River Blvd • Memphis 38120 [...]
This coming weekend, March 12 – 13, more than 400 young adults from nine states just might raise the roof of the Orpheum in downtown Memphis, as The Rising kicks off a weekend of worship, teaching and service. What’s The Rising? Their Web site describes it as “a two-day multicultural experience in the urban core [...]
If you were asked to write your eulogy, how would it read? For Kelli and Dr. Joe Carson, members of The Life Church of Memphis, that question launched a journey that led them from a comfortable suburban life to ministry in neighborhoods that people who look like them generally avoid. The eulogy assignment was part [...]
The Commercial Appeal did a great feature story on Manna House, where I volunteer when I’m able. I love that Manna House is entirely run by volunteers, led by Pete Gathje and Kathleen Kruczek. Pete and Kathleen model grace as they spend time and develop relationships with homeless and needy persons. I’ve written about my [...]
