Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

Over the past year, Matt Gillum and I have enjoyed launching a new digital ministry here at ABC.  For a little over 12 months, we have consistently uploaded new content to our church’s podcast channel titled, “Citizen ATX” (you can find it HERE).  The purpose of this podcast is to further extend Gospel-centered conversations outsideContinue reading “Why Christians Need The Good News Too”

It feels good to finally be back at ABC!  I’ve missed you these past couple weeks, and I appreciate your patience in my delayed return.  We did enjoy our time away on vacation, but as you know we unfortunately had to deal with Covid upon our arrival back to Austin.  But the good news isContinue reading “Don’t make 2022 like 2021”

Happy new year!  I hope you had a blessed holiday break, and I’m praying that 2022 is off to a great start for you and yours.  Bethany and I enjoyed our time away with family, but I’m excited to be back and hit the ground running in this new year.  We have lots of bigContinue reading “Where are you running in 2022?”

I hope you had as much fun as I did at “Merry Christmas Y’all!”  Last Sunday was a spectacular night for our church and for our entire community.  It was so exciting to see our entire campus come alive as it was flooded with people of all ages.  There truly was something for everyone, fromContinue reading “Blessed to be a blessing”

In the Spencer house we have a special piece of Christmas décor that sits on our kitchen counter.  It is a small Christmas countdown display, and every day we update that number as we draw closer to the big day.  As the number of days goes down, the amount of excitement always goes up.  ChristmasContinue reading “Go Tell It On the Mountain”

The Christmas season is officially in full swing at ABC.  The church is beautifully decorated, we observed our first Advent Sunday, and excitement is beginning to build as we look forward to all that God has for us this month.  When we think about the Christmas season, different words usually come to mind.  For someContinue reading “A Season Of Generosity”

I hope you enjoyed Missions Sunday last weekend.  I’m thankful for John and the continued efforts of the IMB.  It was great to hear how God is working through His people all around the world, and it was encouraging to hear that we can partner with God and His mission from right here at ABC. Continue reading “The Perfect Christmas”

Last Sunday, we set an encouraging milestone as a church family.  We were honored to baptize three more individuals during our two worship services, which brought us to a new record for the most baptisms we’ve seen in a year at ABC!  I hope you’re as encouraged as I am to see more light bulbsContinue reading “Missions at ABC”

Last Sunday was a special Veteran’s Day celebration at ABC.  We had a wonderful time worshipping the Lord and honoring our brave service men and women.  I hope you had the chance to drop by the “Wall of Honor” to pay tribute to our local ABC heroes.  If you didn’t, please make sure to doContinue reading “The Power of an Invitation”

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are beginning to fall.  It’s hard to believe it, but November is already here.  We are just a few short weeks away from Thanksgiving, and from there it will be a full court sprint to Christmas.  I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year.  Yes, ourContinue reading “Slow Down to Give Thanks”