This Is Our Blog.

A collection of articles written by our pastors, leaders, and friends of our community. We’re writing about the same life that you’re living - the messy, wonderful, complicated life. Ready to dive in? Click on any of the posts below to begin your spiritual journey.

Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Hide and Seek


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Church: It's Not About Me


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Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
We Need Community


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Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
The Confession Stand


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Scripture Calls for Maturity


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Don’t Miss It


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Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
Not a cultural Christian


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Faith is Meant to be Lived


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Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
A New Thing


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Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
National High Five Day


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Serving the “Big C” Church


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Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
Stop Talking


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
I’m not the Same


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Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Hidden in Plain Sight


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Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
Experiencing God’s Wholeness


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Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Heavenly Treasure


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Capturing Curiosity


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
God, We Want You Here


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
The Choice of Joy


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Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
You are NOT a Burden to God, So Share Your Burdens


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Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Please, Can I Have Him?


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
The Age of Following


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Sonja Anderson, Kids' Ministry Director
“Not today, Satan!”


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Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Feeling Darkness Over the Holidays


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Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
The In-Between


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Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
A Way in a Manger


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Jesus and Junkfood


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
How to Wonder


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Allison VanLoon - Preschool Director
The First Thanksgiving – A Celebration of God's Provision and Unity


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Pastor Ryan Anfinrud
Everyone is a Theologian


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Pastor Andy Kumpel
What do you hear?


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Sonja Anderson
Speak the Truth in Love


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Allison VanLoon
How Do We Respond AFTER the Election?


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Pastor Elise Strickland
Holy Spirit Come Down


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Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Hide and Seek


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Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Church: It's Not About Me


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
We Need Community


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
The Confession Stand


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Scripture Calls for Maturity


Read Now
Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Don’t Miss It


Read Now
Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
Not a cultural Christian


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Faith is Meant to be Lived


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
A New Thing


Read Now
Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
National High Five Day


Read Now
Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Serving the “Big C” Church


Read Now
Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
Stop Talking


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
I’m not the Same


Read Now
Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Hidden in Plain Sight


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
Experiencing God’s Wholeness


Read Now
Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Heavenly Treasure


Read Now
Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
Capturing Curiosity


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
God, We Want You Here


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
The Choice of Joy


Read Now
Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
You are NOT a Burden to God, So Share Your Burdens


Read Now
Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Please, Can I Have Him?


Read Now
Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
The Age of Following


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids' Ministry Director
“Not today, Satan!”


Read Now
Allison VanLoon, Preschool Director
Feeling Darkness Over the Holidays


Read Now
Elise Strickland, Pastor of Worship & Outreach
The In-Between


Read Now
Sonja Anderson, Kids’ Ministries Director
A Way in a Manger


Read Now
Ryan Anfinrud, Youth Pastor
Jesus and Junkfood


Read Now
Andy Kumpel, Lead Pastor
How to Wonder


Read Now
Allison VanLoon - Preschool Director
The First Thanksgiving – A Celebration of God's Provision and Unity


Read Now
Pastor Ryan Anfinrud
Everyone is a Theologian


Read Now
Pastor Andy Kumpel
What do you hear?


Read Now
Sonja Anderson
Speak the Truth in Love


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Allison VanLoon
How Do We Respond AFTER the Election?


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Pastor Elise Strickland
Holy Spirit Come Down


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