Posts by Austin Whittington
NextGen Fall Semester
Student Pastor Justin and Kids Pastor Austin look ahead to the Fall semester in NextGen Ministry.
Kids Camp Update
Our Family Team exists to partner with parents in the equipping of the next generation so they may find their JOY in Jesus: “But we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.” (2 Corinthians 1:24b) “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of…
Wise Practices: How Do You Help Children Engage During The Worship Gathering?
Our current letter series “Wise Practices” aims to share practical knowledge and wisdom to help us grow as doers of the word. Each letter will share applied methods and answer a ‘how.’ These practices are not perfect or comprehensive. They are personal testimonies; shared knowledge and wisdom gained through pursuit and service that helped facilitate growth in our lives. We pray they help you grow as well. One of the most common questions I am asked as the Kids Pastor…
Rejoice And Repent
As a parent, I am often reminded of the various seasons of parenting. Some seasons are long, some are short. There are seasons that are hard, and there are seasons when there are little victories around every corner. We take each season with our children as it comes and move forward in grace. The life of the Jesus follower is no different. As disciples, we press on, we pursue, and we grow deeper in our abiding with Jesus together in…