The choices we make today will shape the Gathering of the future. We make decisions now that will become defining moments for others that aren’t even here yet.A year ago, I began a sermon series called Much Given, Much Expected. It was based on Jesus’ words when he told his disciples:"Much will be demanded from everyone who has been given much, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, ev...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Defining Moments – Part 3Written by Christopher Burford and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeHello friends and welcome to the third and final week of our series Defining Moments. Our first week focused on how looking at moments in the past could be helpful. Last week, our attention was on current moments and the possibilities God has laid before us. This week, we will discuss the importance o...  Read More

This weekend, The Gathering continues our 20th Anniversary celebration, and I hope all of you are in worship to be a part of it. Worship will be powerful, the message important, and we have a lot of meaningful and fun ways for you to engage. In particular, I hope that in addition to coming to worship, all of you will do 4 things this weekend:Share your “defining moment” during your time at The Gat...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Defining Moments – Part 2Written by Jenny Huffman and Christopher BurfordWelcomeOver the past two decades at The Gathering, countless people made countless small decisions that led the church to be what it is today. And now it’s our turn. Welcome to Part 2 of our series, Defining Moments: Celebrating 20 Years of The Gathering. This week we reflect on the present moment and the po...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Defining Moments – Part 1Written by Christopher Burford and Jenny HuffmanFrom Pastor CharityAs we move into a new CoreGroup season, I want to remind us all of one of our key values for the CoreGroup ministry: Show Up. It’s That Simple. Your group counts on you. When we show up consistently, listen deeply, and share honestly, we become more than attendees - we become owners of som...  Read More

Twenty years ago, on September 17, 2006 - a new church gathered for worship in an old sanctuary in the city of St. Louis. The church didn’t have a lot of resources, no money, couldn’t afford staff, and didn’t have fancy technology. What it did have was people who were highly committed to something that they couldn’t yet see. They were people that wanted to create a church that was compelling for n...  Read More