There may have been a few surprises from this past Sunday’s experience at The River. And no I’m not talking about that word I used… I’m talking about the story I shared about my high school senior trip to the Bahamas. It’s a serious but humorous story about some of my friends who wanted to [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on February 28th, 2012 | 3 Comments »
I shared a quote last Sunday during our first My Life message “My Group”: “There is nothing more unchristian than a solitary Christian.” – John Wesley It really made me think. Living outside meaningful groups/communities is really anti-christian and not at all Christ like. It’s not the way God planned it for us. We can’t [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants on February 22nd, 2012 | No Comments »
I believe our My Life series is going to be a game changer: personally, corporately and for the kingdom of God. As we said this past Sunday, don’t get forced into anything. I just want you to think about coming along and see what the Holy Spirit does. Don’t forget our challenge for the week [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants, River Happenings on February 21st, 2012 | No Comments »
There’s a mojo in the air, don’t you think? And no I’m not talking about the unusual winter weather! God’s spirit is working with people, changing people and people are responding. Our My Life series kicked off today in an incredible way and if you missed it, the podcast is posted here. If you were there, [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants, River Happenings on February 19th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Whitney Houston. When that name comes up a lot of words come to mind. Mother.Woman. Celebrity. Vocalist. Incredible career? I’m saddened as are her fans around the country. While all the details of her death remain unclear, what’s clear based on her reported financial situation is she very likely was drained of much of her wealth. [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants on February 14th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
… but this message won’t self destruct. In fact, the message is the challenge. I’ve been offering up challenges from the stage for a while now. Why? It’s because of the people behind the feedback I receive. I got a note just this morning from an individual who said: “I’m taking the challenges of the [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants on February 7th, 2012 | No Comments »
A few weeks ago, Scott Crownover spoke at The River. And we like to have Scott and his wife Dee back regularly. We’re in partnership with them at The Green Room in Ann Arbor. In fact, Scott helped us start The River. While yes he’s in Ann Arbor, we’re in partnership. What does that mean? Matthew [...]
Filed under: Relevant Rants on February 1st, 2012 | No Comments »
I'm Terry, the Lead Pastor at the River Community Church. I like to hunt, be outside in the peaceful woods of Michigan or on the hot plains of Africa, and I want you to know I'm completely committed to my mission to impact the largest number of people because of the One who impacted me. Yes, I may be loud, say something controversial or make you ask yourself tough questions, but my rants are for Him and for anyone who may have given up on church, but not God.