Category Archives: Community

Community

Developing Church Mentalities

Posted on August 10, 2010 by stevepvc

Our church, like many others, is working to broaden its self-understanding, particularly in terms of how we engage the particular community we live in. We want to  move from an internally-focused, isolated church to one that is at work transforming … Continue reading →

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Be Like Me

Posted on July 13, 2010 by stevepvc

One of the gutsier things that pops up repeatedly in Paul’s letters is his unapologetic claim that the churches he ministers should imitate him. I think a case could be made that this element carried more importance in Paul’s understanding … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Single Chances

Posted on April 22, 2010 by stevepvc

Seth Godin’s blog is one of my favorites. He does a great job of teasing out the marketing principles articulated in his books, and usually in a balanced and pithy style. Everybody has an off day though. Last week I … Continue reading →

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People Who Made Me Look Good

Posted on April 21, 2010 by stevepvc

There’s a bit of convergence in two things going on for me today. First, I’m in this process where I’m cleaning out my office, so I’ve got a lot of memories rolling through my head today. That’s intensified by all … Continue reading →

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Missing People

Posted on April 19, 2010 by stevepvc

Missing people is one of the best things about life as a human being. Okay, that might be an overstatement.  This isn’t: Missing people is a byproduct of some of the best things in our lives as human beings. It … Continue reading →

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To Pleasant Valley

Posted on April 11, 2010 by stevepvc

To my Family at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, As many of you know, Kelly and I have been searching for a place where I might partner with a church and contribute more substantially through preaching.  We believe that … Continue reading →

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The 4 Best Games You’ve Never Played

Posted on April 3, 2010 by stevepvc

A lot of times people are surprised when I tell them I really love to play board games. You need to understand, though – I’m not talking about Monopoly, Clue, or Scrabble. I think those are fine, but what I … Continue reading →

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Ribs and Community: Thanks, Charlie Vergos

Posted on March 31, 2010 by stevepvc

Last Saturday, March 27, 2010, Charlie Vergos died at the age of 84.  Now, if you’ve never set foot in Memphis, that might not mean too much to you, but I kind of feel like he was something of a hero. … Continue reading →

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Off for Interview Weekend at Tullahoma

Posted on March 25, 2010 by stevepvc

Well, friends, the weekend we’ve been waiting for all month is finally here – Friday morning, Kelly, the girls, and I will travel to Tullahoma, TN, for an interview weekend.  The interview is for a preaching ministry position with the … Continue reading →

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Red-Handed Refuge Audio

Posted on March 24, 2010 by stevepvc

For those of you who missed it, this Sunday night’s sermon, “Red-Handed Refuge” is uploaded in the Sermons section of this website, so if you’re interested, check it out! (This is for all you spring break folks who thought you … Continue reading →

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