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In a town like Fort Mill, it can be easy to assume there aren't a lot of needs or ways to serve locally. After all, the schools are great, the poverty low, and the community often appears to thrive with its well-maintained parks, vibrant local businesses, and engaged residents. However, what you might not realize is that underneath this and just on the outer fringes of our community, there are needs all around. Also, so much of the thriving that takes place in our community i

Today is the first day of school for Fort Mill schools. The Tega Cay Walmart was packed yesterday as folks were out purchasing new backpacks, and school supplies. Back to school is filled with a sense of joy and sorrow. The parents are likely eager to get back to the routine of school, but the kids are often sad about retuning to the classroom. But, it's always good to see their classmates again. As we enter back to school prayer is one thing we often neglect or don't think

As you probably know, Fort Mill has been a rapidly growing town the past several years. As a result, this town has changed a lot. One problem that has come from the growth is that we haven't seen enough new churches start to meet that growing population. As a result, a number of churches have grown large. Being big isn't all bad. However, as a church grows, more people fall through the cracks and it's harder to connect. That's one of the main reasons we planted One Hope Commu

As parents, God has given us a calling to raise up our children in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:2) For most parents, this calling might seem overwhelming. The task can seem daunting and we feel unprepared. But, we should also see the incredible privilege and calling we have as parents. We have the privilege of passing on the message of God to our kids. You are also not alone. A good local church can help equip parents and partner with them in discipl

The teen years can be tough for parents. They are tough for teens as well. They are often trying to figure out where they belong and their own sense of personhood. They are starting to ask questions and not accept everything outright. As a father of two teens and as a pastor who talks to a lot of parents in this area who have kids (Fort Mill has a lot of kids and families), I know teens ask questions about their faith and God. As a parent, this can be incredibly unsettling. B

If you are a parent, you know that kids can ask some hard questions. It's neat to see their little minds working and processing. But, sometimes kids ask questions about the Bible and you can feel stumped. You search for words to answer. Not to worry! As always, questions make room for great conversations. The fact your kids ask questions means they are processing and thinking about God and his word. You'll want to start answering these questions now because they only increase

Maybe you've started to get curious about the Bible. I've seen so many people on social media talking about their curiosity. I've noticed guys like Wes Huff debunking a number of common myths. Because what a lot of people don't know, or they are finding out, is that the Bible stands on a lot of credible proof for its authenticity. There is good reason to trust the Bible One of the most common assumptions people make is that modern archaeology and scholarship have discredited

The short answer to whether you can attend church, even if you don't believe is: YES! In fact, any good church should be more than happy to welcome you. But, you're probably looking for something deeper than that. What makes you ask the question? Maybe you're curious about faith but not sure what you believe. Maybe someone you love goes to church and you want to understand their world a little better. Maybe life has handed you something hard recently and you're grasping for s

This is a common question that gets asked. Maybe you grew up in church and walked away. Maybe you never really went but you'd call yourself a Christian: you believe in God, you try to do right by people, you pray sometimes. Maybe you got hurt. Maybe life just got busy. Here's the quick answer: the Bible doesn't really imagine the normal Christian life outside the context of a local church. The Bible assumes that people belong to a community of Christ followers. In fact, Paul

So much of a our modern worship is powerful. It impresses and moves the emotions. I love some of our modern worship. However, there is subtle danger that happens when the music volume is turned up and the lights turned down low. The result is that that many of us in the congregation start to sing less and listen more. That's not always the case. Sometimes it's a jam session! But other times I've seen congregations where the band is jamming but the people are barely singing. S