Demonstrating the Power of the Gospel: More Than Just Words

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves talking about the life-changing power of Jesus. We speak of hope, life, and the good news of Christ. But how often do we actually demonstrate this power in our daily lives? It’s one thing to tell someone about the horsepower of a car, its smooth ride, […]

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Preaching the Good News in a Skeptical World

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In a world where the term “preachy” has taken on negative connotations, it’s easy to shy away from sharing our faith. We might prefer to let our actions speak for themselves, hoping others will notice our good deeds and ask about the source of our inspiration. But is this approach truly in line with the […]

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The Power of Hospitality to Make Room for the Gospel

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In our journey of faith, we often focus on the grand moments – the miracles, the revelations, the transformative experiences. But what if one of the most powerful tools for sharing God’s love is something as simple as a shared meal or a cup of coffee? The concept of discipleship is at the heart of […]

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Living the Abundant Life of Christ

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

We all share a common desire – to live the good life. We want joy, happiness, and fulfillment. But what does that really mean, and how do we achieve it? Jesus himself spoke of this longing, saying “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). This promise of abundant life […]

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Voter Guide


Will Pannell

Have you heard there’s an election coming up? Of course you have! The ads, headlines, and unsolicited commentary on social media from your friends who are suddenly political experts have all made it clear who you need to vote for. In fact, the extremes have no problem saying things like “from a faith perspective” or […]

September 26, 2024

Global Leadership Summit


Will Pannell

For the past eight years, I’ve attended the Global Leadership Summit (GLS), an event that unites leaders from various fields to explore and elevate leadership. Here are a few reasons why I love GLS and highly recommend you attend this year’s event in just a couple of weeks! 1. Their Definition of Leadership    Leadership isn’t […]

July 29, 2024

Logos Bible Software


Will Pannell

**UPDATE** In October of 2024, Logos launched a major update and went to a subscription model. They released a ton of new features making their software even easier to use and far more affordable to start. They have a 30 day free trial and their packages start at $9.99 a month. If you lead or […]

June 18, 2024

Podcast Recommendation – Curiously Kaitlyn


Will Pannell

Good podcasts are hard to find! When you do find one, it’s likely been going on for quite a while, and you might want to go back and listen to it all. But it’s SO much! That’s why my first recommendation is a podcast called Curiously Kaitlyn. It’s a new podcast I’ve really enjoyed and […]

May 11, 2024

Flush the Bad, Keep the Good


Will Pannell

Before diving into resources, one quick question: Is there someone in your life who does something you don’t approve of? Of course there is! The better question may be, why do we still keep them around? Maybe that sounds a bit harsh, but hang with me. We love them. We care about them. When we […]

April 30, 2024

New Post, New Purpose


Will Pannell

It’s been four years since I last updated this blog. A LOT has happened during that time. I wrote the last post right before everything shut down in March of 2020. Since then, I’ve stepped into the Senior Minister role, had two kids (one more on the way), and earned a lot of gray hairs! […]

April 23, 2024

“Easy” Discipleship


Will Pannell

I got an email the other day with the subject line, “An easy way to disciple women”. Being on staff at a church where discipleship is a big part of what I do, I was intrigued. I clicked on the email and then the link (just like they wanted me to) and it took me […]

April 13, 2020

Idols We Worship


Will Pannell

What if I told you I struggled with idolatry? I’m sure some of you may be surprised, but those who know me well know it’s true. For years now it has been something I have fought daily against. Some days are better than others, but every day is a struggle. What may surprise you more […]

March 31, 2020