by nsmith | Sep 7, 2023 | Mission, Leadership, Andrew Hopper
This fall, Mercy Hill will be putting on a church growth conference called Breaking Barriers. The idea behind the conference is to not only help equip churches for growth but free them to grow as well. We live in a strange time around the concept of church growth. In...
by nsmith | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized, Missions, Andrew Hopper, Sending
When we decided to plant Mercy Hill, the door closed for moving home. I am from North Florida and sometimes am still amazed that I ever left. In high school, I wasn’t that interested in college until I had the chance to play football. Then even though I moved away, I...
by nsmith | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized, Practical Theology, Advent
Advent is a season of celebrating the coming of our Savior and preparing our hearts in anticipation of His return. Participating in Advent guides us to remember and praise Jesus for giving us hope, peace, joy, and love in Him As parents, we know that you’re always...
by nsmith | Sep 3, 2021 | Practical Theology, Discipleship
Christian growth is simple, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. Growing spiritually can feel difficult, so we naturally assume it is complex. This is a dangerous trap that can keep us from health. When we believe the formula for growth is too complex to master, it lets...
by nsmith | Oct 8, 2020 | Generosity
Several years ago, my wife and I were having dinner with some dear friends from Roanoke named Nathan and Kristan. They were sharing about their recent trip to Central America to visit their missionary friends. They gushed about the incredible work this missionary was...
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