Peppermint-Filled Pinatas: An Interview with Eric Michael Bryant

One of the great things about Social Networking and Blogging is being able to connect with so many cool friends around the world doing ministry.  One of my new friends is Eric Michael Bryant.  Eric oversees the leadership team at Mosaic in Los Angeles, a church known for its diversity and creativity.  Eric is also the author [...]

Leadership Gathering: “Techno Small Groups”

Come join in the Small Group Leadership Gathering as we discuss the different opportunities with Technology and Small Groups. All Small Group Leaders are encouraged to come and interact with other leaders from all over the Vegas Valley. If you have someone in your Small Group who takes care of all of your communication, please [...]

A GIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE STUDY

“Inside burning buildings, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter’s adage:  Never leave your partner. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father.  Now, after seven years [...]

PUZZLED? New Series At Central

Ever feel puzzled by life-like things just don’t line up?  Do you struggle with tough questions of faith?  Questions like:  “If God is so good, why is there so much suffering?”  or “How can a loving God send people to hell?”  This week Jud is kicking off a new series entitled “PUZZLED?” which will explore those [...]

Coming to Central this Weekend: Nick Vujicic

Nick Vujicic Coming to Central September 20 & 21   What if you were born with no arms and legs? Join us on September 20 & 21 with special guest Nick Vujicic (pronounce Vooey-cheech) – a man whose faith helped him to overcome the most difficult obstacles. Hear his story of how God took him [...]

Hot Topics: Conflict and Small Groups

As a child, I remember my parents taking us kids on a family vacation.  There were four kids total in our family which made for some interesting road trips.  Our family would load up in our ’76 baby blue Malibu Chevrolet Station Wagon which had the rear reversible bench seat.  After about a hundred “Are we [...]

Don’t Do It Alone!

During our summer break, Hollye snapped this picture of our two children walking “hand in hand”.  I have to say it is probably one of my favorite pictures.  It reminded me that we are created for each other.  I try to encourage our kids that God has given them to each other to do life [...]