"Even though most Christians will never move overseas, the Bible enlists every Christian and every local church in the grand project of global missions. The church is the engine of world missions.” An...  Read More

I’ve gone on a few mission trips with Stones Crossing Church through the years.I traveled to Haiti and Las Vegas while in high school and most recently to El Salvador. In 2018, when I went to Haiti, I...  Read More

During the season of Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, we recommend a resource to set our minds and hearts on Christ. Since we are currently preaching through Ephesians, the reading plan and ...  Read More

While Genesis 1-11 teaches about God our Creator and mankind's beginning, fall, and exile, Genesis 12-50 teaches us about how God continues His plan to make Himself known through a treasured people. G...  Read More

Starting on January 28, we'll begin preaching our way through the book of Ephesians until summer. We're excited about this study and how God will use it to set our eyes on Christ and transform us as C...  Read More

God’s Word has been a wise, faithful, and honest friend that has stayed with me every season. The Bible has been my source of joy in moments of deep sorrow. It’s been my hope when depression held a ti...  Read More

I have found that my commitment to something builds off of why I want it (motivation) and how to attain it (means). When it comes to reading the Bible, believing that God rewards those who diligently ...  Read More

I grew up in the church, and I’ve been serving in ministry since I was 22. First, I served with a parachurch organization, then on the denominational level, and now in the local church.  Knowing that,...  Read More

“The man who has God for his treasure has all things in one.” A.W. Tozer“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21Although I have been a Christian since childhood, Jesus...  Read More

Four groggy, bed-headed, pajama clad children, Bibles in tow, trickled into the living room and plopped themselves on the sofa as the smell of my coffee wafted in the air and the cat tried to get hims...  Read More

As you take steps toward greater Bible engagement in 2024, here are a few recommended resources. You can also find additional books at our online bookstore.Bible Reading PlansParticipate in one of two...  Read More

One of our church goals in 2024 is to read the Bible more together, as individuals but also as families, as a whole church, and in our studies, classes, and groups. For January, we've provided two dif...  Read More

When eating a meal, have everyone put their phone in a basket away from the table. When opening presents, designate one photographer and have everyone else put their phone in the basket. Even as you w...  Read More

First, let me say this is not me asking you to add something to your ever-growing to-do list this Christmas season. I know it’s packed. Instead, I want to use this space to persuade you that Advent mi...  Read More

Do I really want to commit to go to Bible study? That was my surface doubt, but I doubted the commitment for so many other reasons. ...  Read More

In this series of posts, I hope to help followers of Jesus see the opportunities in our annual celebrations to love our communities and share the gospel.“Close the blinds and turn off all the lights s...  Read More

I was slicing onions for lasagna when my friend came to mind. Her husband had just lost a relative, and she had requested prayer regarding their loss in a Facebook message earlier that week.So, I bega...  Read More

This Sunday, we'll kick off a five-week series on the first part of Daniel. As we study Daniel together, below are some recommended resources for adults and kids.One book we want to highlight is for c...  Read More

This nine-week men's Bible study  focuses on God's faithfulness through the folly, foolishness, and faith of Abraham and Solomon. Each week focuses on a passage of Scripture connected to one of those ...  Read More

Genesis 1-11 provides the foundation of our universe as well as the story of redemption. This study guide provides discussion questions for a nine-week study for men or women.You can download the stud...  Read More

This semester, one of our classes at Stones Crossing Church will be called Learning to Study and Savor Scripture. It's focus will be on not only better knowing God by rightly understanding the Bible b...  Read More

Seven ways to be intentional for connecting and growing at your church....  Read More

1 Peter study guide: Finding hope in hardship......  Read More

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