Jonathan Spencer

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”

What if we viewed church like the Super Bowl?

This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday, and as always, there is great anticipation leading up to the big game. As a Cowboys fan, I must admit that my passion for this game already departed three weeks ago when the San Francisco 49ers crushed my hopes and dreams. Nonetheless, millions of other Americans are intently preparingContinue reading “What if we viewed church like the Super Bowl?”

Don’t Grow Weary

I hope you are staying warm and safe this week. It’s amazing how unpredictable the weather can be in central Texas. Sunday afternoon felt like a warm spring day. My kids were in shorts and riding on their bikes with friends in the neighborhood. Then Tuesday came and the schools were shut down, and nowContinue reading “Don’t Grow Weary”