Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

I hope you would agree that The Sights and Sounds of Christmas was incredible!  We welcomed nearly 1,500 people to our campus for an amazing Christmas concert and festival.  I want to thank Dr. Todd Stearns for his outstanding vision and leadership in our musical presentation.  The entire team did a superb job, and IContinue reading “Invite and Invest This Christmas”

Last Saturday, we had an incredible day at Light Up Austin!  I’m so proud of our church for taking Christmas on the road to the Texas Baptist Children’s Home.  Over 100 volunteers spent their Saturday serving on mission as they blessed mothers and children in need with a first-class Christmas event.  There were games, inflatables,Continue reading “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas”

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10).  The Christmas season has officially arrived!  I’m looking forward to all the festivities that will come in the days ahead.  From serving families in need at Light Up Austin,Continue reading “The Heart of Christmas”

I hope you enjoyed last Sunday’s Veterans Day celebration.   I want to thank Nick Radoe for sharing his testimony in both worship services.  It was a blessing to hear the stories of God’s faithfulness throughout Nick’s military career.  I encourage you to take some time this week to thank Nick and Jo Ellen for sharingContinue reading “Thanks & Giving: Prepare Your Heart for the Holidays”

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3).  When I consider those who count others as more significant than themselves, I cannot help but think of our military.  Every day, brave men and women set aside their own interests, to take on the interests of others.  Our soldiersContinue reading “Veteran’s Day Weekend @ ABC”

This Sunday we will spend our final week examining the Great Commission through our sermon series, “On Mission.”  While the sermon series will be coming to a close, the mission itself will continue to advance forward.  In fact, you have an opportunity to live on mission this month through our new Christmas outreach, “Light UpContinue reading “Light Up Austin”

Last Sunday was a historic day in the life of our church.  I Love My Church Sunday was a record-setting morning, as we saw 1,141 people join us for worship.  That was the biggest crowd we have ever welcomed on a non-Easter Sunday.  Most importantly, we also baptized the most people we have ever baptizedContinue reading “Sunday Recap”

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’!” (Psalm 122:1).  David reminds us that there is joy in the house of the Lord.  Going to church isn’t something we just have to do; it is something we get to do!  Going to church doesn’t make you aContinue reading “Big Sunday at ABC”