Jonathan Spencer

Staff Retreat

This Sunday we are kicking off a new series called The Days of Elijah. Over the next several weeks we will get to know Elijah, whose name means “The Lord is my God.” We are going to see that Elijah lived up to his name as he courageously stood firm in his faith while navigatingContinue reading “Staff Retreat”

Summer of Impact

It is hard to believe, but August is here and summer is officially winding down. This week our music and media ministries are hosting ABC’s final summer camp, our 2nd annual Creative Arts Camp. Over 90 children are on campus right now to have fun and learn how to honor God through music and theContinue reading “Summer of Impact”

VBS Report

VBS is here! It has been thrilling to watch over 460 kids and leaders walk through our doors this week for our annual Vacation Bible School. I love that our church goes “all in” for VBS. We have an amazing team of volunteers who have spent countless hours decorating, organizing, and leading behind the scenesContinue reading “VBS Report”

VBS is Here!

It was wonderful having Tony and Vanda George join us at ABC last weekend. I hope you enjoyed meeting them and have now added them to your regular prayer lists. Before they left Austin, I took some time to record a podcast episode with them so they could share their testimonies and pass on moreContinue reading “VBS is Here!”

The Impact of Generosity

I hope you enjoyed our fun-filled patriotic weekend at ABC. It was such a special time of worship, prayer and fasting, and community impact at our Freedom Over Austin event. I want to especially thank Derek Tackett and his facilities team for making Freedom Over Austin possible. I also want to thank our staff whoContinue reading “The Impact of Generosity”

Freedom Over Austin – THIS Sunday!

I missed you last Sunday, but Bethany and I were so thankful to have a getaway weekend to celebrate our anniversary. We spent the weekend enjoying good food and the outdoors in Wimberley, and we even got a chance to worship together at FBC Wimberley on Sunday morning. It was a refreshing weekend, and weContinue reading “Freedom Over Austin – THIS Sunday!”

Setting a Target

ABC’s vision is to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world. I pray that God will continue to use our church to light up your life, but I also pray that He will use you personally to begin shining light into the lives of others. The summer season providesContinue reading “Setting a Target”

Camp Experiences

This Sunday we will be sending off two buses full of teenagers and leaders to Gulf Shores, Alabama for our student ministry’s Beach Camp. Camp season is such a special time in the life of a church. I believe it is important for every child and teenager to have the opportunity to experience camp inContinue reading “Camp Experiences”

Summer Is Here

Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’!” I’ve always loved those words from David. David did not dread going to the temple, but rather he longed to be there (cf. Psalm 84). He did not see his travel to the temple as aContinue reading “Summer Is Here”

Memorial Day at ABC

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which means Summer has officially arrived! Our ABC Kids will hit the road for our Pre-teen Camp on Memorial Day, and the summer calendar will only pick up from there. We are looking forward to the student ministry’s Beach Camp, the worship ministry’s Creative Arts Camp, ABC Kids’ VacationContinue reading “Memorial Day at ABC”