August Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 8.18.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hello, friends! It’s August, and we’ve launched! On Sunday August 3, 2025 Coram Deo Baptist was born. That morning 42 charter members signed the church covenant together.  As of that Sunday, we hold a Sunday morning service each week at 10am at Willow … Read more

The Meaning of “Able to Teach”

The New Testament puts forward specific qualifications for those eligible to serve in the two leadership offices of the local church: pastor and deacon. The qualifications are most clearly listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. Verses 1-7 pertain to the office of “overseer” (also known as “pastor” or “elder”), whereas verses 8-13 relate to the office … Read more

July Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 7.16.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey, friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey this last year. These monthly newsletters have been a joy to write, and I trust a blessing to receive. We have valued your prayers and support along the way, and now … Read more

June Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 6.16.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey, friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey. For those of you recently joining us, we welcome you to our community! We treasure your prayers and support, believing each of you play a valuable role in our lives and … Read more

Life Groups: A Vision for Weekday Christianity

Since the resurrection of Christ, the people of God have gathered on the Lord’s Day for worship. The Scriptures instruct Christians to do so (Hebrews 10:25) and give general descriptions of what took place at such gatherings (Acts 2:42-47). Though there can be much contemporary discussion on the size and location of these meetings, it … Read more

May Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 5.16.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey. For those of you recently joining us, we welcome you to our community! We treasure your prayers and support, believing each of you play a valuable role in our lives and … Read more

April Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 4.15.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey. For those of you recently joining us, we welcome you to our community! We treasure your prayers and support, believing each of you play a valuable role in our lives and … Read more

March Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 3.14.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey. For those of you recently joining us, we welcome you to our community! We treasure your prayers and support, believing each of you play a valuable role in our lives and … Read more

February Newsletter – Coram Deo

Originally sent to distribution list on 2.17.24. Posting here for convenience.  — Hey friends! Thank you for your interest in our church planting journey. For those of you recently joining us, we welcome you to our community! We treasure your prayers and support, believing each of you play a valuable role in our lives and … Read more