As the world continues to carefully watch the spread of COVID-19, we as a church want to be diligent to prepare ourselves, promote the safety and well-being of our people, and to partner with our communities to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, while we are committed to walking in wisdom, we also […]
Matt Evans
A Guide to Fasting
As we prepare to close out 24 Days of Prayer, we will enter a time of fasting from March 2nd to March 4th. We see connections in Scripture between the intense prayer and fasting of God’s people and God’s work among those same people (see Acts 13:1-3). For many of us, fasting can seem out of […]
A Pastoral Response to the Flowing Oil Controversy
This past week, a story broke in the news concerning the legitimacy of the Bible in Dalton that reportedly flows with oil and the ministry associated with it. Additionally, because this ministry held a weekly prayer meeting in the Wink Theatre, some have questions about Rock Bridge’s involvement. I know numerous people are hurt, confused, […]
2020 Budget Preview
Hi Rock Bridge Family! I pray you are doing well today. It is the time of the year when we affirm our 2020 Ministry Budget. Please review this short video about our 2020 Budget. We will vote to affirm at First Wednesday services on December 4th. If you have any questions related to our budget, you can email […]
Celebrating Compassion Weekend
Last month, we dedicated a weekend to Compassion International, an incredible global partner with a mission of “releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.” Rock Bridge began supporting Compassion in 2011. Since then, 955 children have been sponsored by Rock Bridge families. Because of your support, these children have access to nutritious meals, medical care, […]
BOLD INITIATIVE: FINANCIAL UPDATE | May 2019 Business Meeting
Rock Bridgers, as we head into a church business meeting during part of May’s First Wednesday service, I want to share how the BOLD Initiative has progressed financially over the years … I’m amazed at both God’s grace and your generosity! Back in May 2015, the Elders asked our members to authorize the BOLD Initiative. […]
EASTER 2019: Answered Prayer and An Opportunity to Live Our Mission
We prayed. We filled out “red cards” and shared that “We Got Hope!” We prayed. We invited. We prayed some more … and God moved!!!! Easter 2019 is now past us on the calendar, but the opportunity is ahead of us to embody our mission and “connect people from all walks of life to life […]
SIX CAMPUSES!!! Rock Bridge Cleveland (TN) is a YES!
As I shared last month, we have been considering the opportunity to add a sixth campus in Cleveland, TN. You can catch up on the conversation by reading this previous article: A Cleveland Possibility? Our Elders have discerned the leading of the Lord to accept Cleveland Church as a campus of RBCC! We celebrate the […]
THE HOLY SPIRIT – Being In Step With Him (Part 2 of 2)
I believe there is no greater need for Christians and churches than to realize the purpose, power, and potential of the indwelling Holy Spirit. In this post, we’ll examine practically how we can walk with the Holy Spirit while being led by Him and experiencing the grace of His presence. We don’t have to wait […]
THE HOLY SPIRIT: What We Get Wrong (Part 1 of 2)
I believe there is no greater need for Christians and churches than to realize the purpose, power, and potential of the indwelling Holy Spirit. He is essential in our salvation, critical to our spiritual growth, vital to understanding God and His love, and catalytic in missions and evangelism. It’s so important in our relationship with […]
How and Why Rock Bridge became Multi-Site
We are prayerfully considering adding a 6th campus in Cleveland, Tennessee. As we consider this possibility, remembering how and why we became a multi-site church is important. Multi-Site in the Bible? A key litmus test for any Rock Bridge strategy or initiative has always been, “What does the Bible say?”. As we study the Scriptures, we […]
A Cleveland Possibility?
Recently, we were approached by a church in Cleveland, Tennessee about the possibility of their congregation becoming a campus of Rock Bridge. The Cleveland Church made this request after much prayer, visits to our weekend services, and conversations within their leadership team. We are humbled and honored by their request and thank God that people […]
Going to Church Does Not Equal Ready for Church
Friday night, Beth, the boys, and I decided at the spur of the moment to go watch a movie together. And just like that, we were in the car and using Open Table and Flixster apps to quickly “plan” our evening. We had a blast together without much planning or preparation. Unfortunately, we can often […]
New Wine Letter to Rock Bridge
Note: This letter was read to the church at the end of the Part 5 sermon of Seasons. Rock Bridgers, One of the greatest services I can give you as your lead pastor is clarity about what God seems to be doing in our midst and where He seems to be taking us as His […]
Seriously Happy
Most of us are serious about our happiness … after all, the “pursuit of happiness” is as American as apple pie. However, how many of us are “seriously happy?” Often times we pursue a happiness that is purely circumstantial, seasonal and often superficial. Recently, I read where some fans of the New Orleans Saints were […]