Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

It’s hard to believe it, but the school year is almost wrapped up and summer is right around the corner.  I think there is fresh sense of excitement leading into this new season, as last summer felt stolen by the pandemic.  But with COVID numbers consistently diminishing and CDC guidelines relaxing, most Austinites are makingContinue reading “Ready for a new season”

I hope you all enjoyed our Mother’s Day celebration.  I thought last Sunday was an amazing weekend of worship from start to finish.   From the pre-service photo loop, to the children’s ministry video tribute, to the delicious chocolate truffles provided after our services, I believe Mother’s Day 2021 was a day that we’ll all rememberContinue reading “Living Stones”

This Sunday will be a special day in the life of our church as we celebrate Mother’s Day at ABC.  I think this year’s Mother’s Day will be especially significant because many did not get to see or celebrate their moms on this day last year.  I believe many will make up for lost time,Continue reading “Mother’s Day at ABC”

Last Sunday was a special day in the life of our church, as we saw God move in a powerful way through our Student Ministry.  Our first ever “ABC Student Weekend” was a huge success, and it was inspiring to watch our students lead the way in our church. I want to thank our StudentContinue reading “Summer Momentum”

If you’re new to ABC, it won’t take you long to realize that ABC loves kids!  Our church family has always placed a strong emphasis on reaching and teaching the next generation for Jesus Christ.  Because of that, we offer some of the finest staff and volunteers, resources, and facilities to the youngest ones whoContinue reading “Teaching to Serve”

“Who do you say I am?”  In Matthew 16, Jesus asked this question to His disciples, as He understood that there were a variety of opinions circulating about Him.  This is because Jesus is the most famous person to ever walk on this earth and people have always been trying to make sense of Him. Continue reading “Life’s Most Important Question”

I hope you were as encouraged as I was last Sunday!  Easter 2021 was a special day in the life of our church as we celebrated a “homecoming” moment for many in the ABC family.  Last Sunday we saw 1,187 people join us in-person for our worship services, we distributed 3,000 eggs to children inContinue reading “Onward and Upward”

I hope you had a great week, and for those of you fortunate enough to enjoy a spring break, I hope you found some rest.  I had a great week with my family as we got to spend time together with out-of-town relatives and friends.  I missed being with you all on Sunday, but itContinue reading “Getting Prepared”

I looks like warmer weather and sunny skies arrived just in time for this week’s spring break!  Many Austinites have been looking forward to this week, especially after such a frigid and tumultuous February.  Thousands of Austinites are now spending time with their family and friends to rest and recharge for the final sprint toContinue reading “Easter Homecoming”

2017 was a year that I will always remember with great clarity.  This is because several big things were happening in my life that year.  Our third child, Daniel, was born at the end of 2016, so Bethany and I were adjusting to being “outnumbered” in the home.  My former church opened the doors toContinue reading “why baptism?”