Learn.
We are blessed with a multigenerational church.
Many have offered to share the wisdom they have on specific topics for our young adults to benefit from.
So, dive in and see what there is to learn!
Making Room: The Purpose of Fasting & Feasting
a reflection with Rev. Dr. John Drury.
Fasting is not about proving yourself. It’s about making space. Space for hunger. Space for clarity. Space for joy. Space for Jesus…
Godly Conflict: Is There Such a Thing?
by Hallie Harrington.
We’ve all been there. A friend, coworker, sibling, or stranger says something hurtful that makes you want to lash out. Your boss repeatedly adds responsibilities to your plate without asking if you can handle them.
Tides In, Tides Out
by Rev. Ethan Linder.
Growing up near a beach, some of my earliest memories were of being mesmerized by the grooves, ripples, and tidemarks the ocean water had on the beach…
Discernment vs. Decision-Making
by Rev. Dr. Andrea Summers.
Making decisions is an inevitable part of life. Where we go to college, what major we choose, who we marry, if we marry, where we live... these are huge decisions. And then there are the smaller decisions that matter too…
Imposter.
by Delaney Odle.
Yeah I bet a first time job is so weird! Do you have, like, issues with impostor syndrome?”. Heck yeah! One hundred percent…
Can We Talk About the Bible?
by Clay Crofford.
Stop me if this story gives you that weird feeling of déjà vu. It’s Sunday morning and—like a good Christian—my butt is planted in the church pew. I usually look forward to Sundays. In fact, I’m here because I think this Jesus guy is pretty compelling…
(un)Available: Boundaries at Work
Blog post by Annastasia Bonczyk.
Re-Learning How to Study the Bible
by Dr. Abson Joseph.
Christians from all times and places have valued the practice of studying the Bible. But what does it mean to actually study the Bible? How do we re-find our way toward Scripture during parts of our lives where approaching the text feels confusing, daunting, or unmotivating?
Checking In: Mental Health and Spirituality
by Jaclyn Van Cise.
Regardless of the negative and destructive thoughts that you’ve heard in your head, rest assured you are not alone. Everyone has thought these exact same things; and some are currently experiencing these thoughts and feelings or similar ones.
How to Make a New Place Feel Like Home
by Dr. Julia Hurlow.
From and going. Both of these words offer an invitation to reflect and imagine. In a time of transition, both are needed. Both at times hold sadness and hope…
Transitioning to a New Church
by Ethan Gormong.
Transitioning away from a tightly-knit community like College Church, where you have great opportunities to gather and connect with like-minded believers, can be very challenging…
How to Spot a Good Landlord
by Terry Munday.
Whether you’re moving to a new community, or looking for a new place in a familiar city, one of your first tasks will be finding a place to live. If you’re renting, picking a property is difficult enough on its own…
Navigating Your Taxes
by Jordan Ashley.
There are many thing I wish I knew about taxes before I started filing on my own; here are a few you can start with…
Finding the Right Insurance
by Trent Dailey.
Welcome to Adulthood! As you make this next step in your life there are many big decisions you will need to make. One area that generally isn’t fun to talk about is insurance…
Things You Didn’t Know You Needed After College
by Josh Grimmer.
A hobby, because you need friends. A life without friends isn’t much fun, and not exploring your interests and passions will make you a boring person, which isn’t much fun.
Principles of Volunteerism, God’s Way
by Cathy Weatherspoon.
Congratulations on arriving at the threshold of transition. The road through this season–whether of academia, work, or community–was not easy, but the lessons learned intellectually, spiritually…
Making a Budgeting Plan
by Cory Powell.
Most of the decisions you face have a financial consequence. Stop for the third Starbucks drink this week? Sign another year’s lease, or start house shopping?…
Courage to Stay: Readjusting if You Return to Your Hometown
by Tyler Gates.
Growing up in the Midwest, I couldn’t wait for the day that I would leave the Midwest. The mindset in my hometown was to grow up and get out. I felt a very real social pressure to leave my current home, and to go start a new one somewhere else…
To Build a Home: Loving Those You Live With
by Ethan Linder.
“The second is like it,” Jesus says, letting his hearers know that whatever it means to love God, it’s bound up with our ability to connect with, hear from, and see the people God’s placed near us.
Transitions: Push and Pull
by Dr. Emily Vermilya.
Transitions from one season of life to another—be it from college to career, from singleness to married life, from young adulthood to parenthood, or even from one job to another