Jonathan Spencer

Why Core Values Matter

Core values are the deeply ingrained principles that guide a church’s actions and serve as its cultural cornerstones. Last Sunday we looked at our church’s first core value, truth. While the world argues that there is no truth, the church is in fact called to be a pillar of truth (1 Timothy 3:15). ABC isContinue reading “Why Core Values Matter”

Vision and Values Series

What an incredible weekend! Easter 2023 was a record setting day for ABC. We had our largest Sunday ever, as we welcomed 1,734 people to our Easter services. Additionally, 576 people joined us for a meaningful Good Friday service, which was about a 20% increase from the previous year’s attendance on that same day. I’mContinue reading “Vision and Values Series”

Christ is Risen!

Christ is risen! Holy Week is upon us, and I’m looking forward to celebrating the greatest day in history alongside you. The significance of the resurrection cannot be overstated as Paul explained it best: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). PaulContinue reading “Christ is Risen!”

Holy Week is Here

“And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest’!” (Matthew 21:9). This weekend is Palm Sunday, and we will remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. A massive crowd had gatheredContinue reading “Holy Week is Here”

Dangers of the Snooze Button

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you” (Isaiah 60:1). Last Sunday, we learned that Jesus faced darkness at Golgotha so we could be saved from it. He was forsaken so we could be brought near. The cross was intended to be an instrument of death,Continue reading “Dangers of the Snooze Button”

Egypt Recap

We have officially returned to Austin after a life-changing week in Egypt. Thank you for your prayers and please know that God has answered them in so many powerful ways. I wanted to share some of those victories in this post so you celebrate with us all that God has done, and is still doing,Continue reading “Egypt Recap”

Good Rest

Greetings from Egypt! Thank you for your continued prayers for our missions team. God is doing a great work in the Middle East, and it has been encouraging to see the launch of our new campus in Fayoum. I look forward to sharing pictures and details with you when our team returns to Austin. ThisContinue reading “Good Rest”

On Mission

Thank you for your prayers this week for our Egypt missions team. As you know, we are sending an outstanding group of men next week to work with our new ministry partner, TC Egypt. Because of your generosity, our church is building a new ministry campus in the city of Fayoum. I’m looking forward toContinue reading “On Mission”

Prepare Your Heart For Easter

Temperatures are beginning to rise, the grass is turning green again, and Spring is right around the corner. Of course, this also means Easter is almost here. I hope you are looking forward to celebrating the resurrection of our Lord on Sunday April 9th. We only have six Sundays before that big day, so weContinue reading “Prepare Your Heart For Easter”

Shine Your Light

Here at ABC we desire to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world. Jesus Christ is the light of the world (John 8:12), and He has commissioned His church to shine for Him: “Let your light shine before others, so that, they may see your good works and giveContinue reading “Shine Your Light”