By Pastor Ben Miller Recently, I reminded our Church Planting Cohort that ministry is like surfing.* When we think about surfing, we typically think about the exciting part – riding the wave. But most of the time in surfing is spent preparing to ride the wave. You get your surfboard waxed up, put it in the water, and paddle. You paddle, and paddle, and paddle. Then, when you get to the place where the waves are breaking, you wait. You wait, and wait, and wait. Then, when jus

By Keith Martin Oak Hill, As I reflect on our season as elders two things stand out to me.  The first is how things have changed. We dearly miss having Alden on our team while he is on sabbatical, but I have seen the elder team transition well in this season.  I see each elder caring greatly for the people of Oak Hill and also for one another.  We spent one evening before elder meeting just having a meal and sharing life together.  These times allow us to grow in our friendsh

"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7 I come back to this verse often when I think of the purpose and function of the Welcome Team on a Sunday morning. While the role of a greeter, usher, or parking attendant may