Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

One of our core values at ABC is truth.  The apostle Paul describes the church as “a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).  We are commanded to lift up the truth, the Word of God, for all to hear it.  But Paul also instructs God’s people to be clothed in the truth. Continue reading “Wear Your Doctrine”

Here at ABC, we want to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world.  This vision statement gives our church clarity in its ministry strategies.  We want to be an impactful church reaching people beyond our church doors.  VBS is one of the pillar events that helps us fulfill thatContinue reading “VBS Report”

Last week was a busy one for the staff at ABC.  Several members of our team were in Gulf Shores, Alabama to help lead our student ministry’s beach camp.  As you heard on Sunday, it was a phenomenal week of ministry, and we are so encouraged that 10 students made life-changing decisions for Jesus Christ! Continue reading “VBS Prep Week”

It was a great “I Love My Church Sunday!” Thank you to the many staff and volunteers who worked so hard to make it all possible.  And thank you to everyone who invited a friend to join us for our special day of celebration.  Worship was powerful, and I was encouraged to see our churchContinue reading “New Sermon Series”

I Love My Church Sunday is just around the corner!  I hope you’re planning to join us for a special day of celebration on June 1st.  We will have an altered schedule that morning with 9am BFG’s, one combined worship service at 10:30am, and a church-wide luncheon at 11:30am.  We will offer free hamburgers, iceContinue reading “I Love My Church Sunday”

Our mission at ABC is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.  I love how we are advancing this mission through our next generation ministries.  ABC invests our finest staff, volunteers, and resources into leading the next generation to Jesus Christ.  From the big events and campsContinue reading “Senior Sunday”

It’s great to be back in Austin, Texas!  Thank you for the encouragement and prayers as I was attending my graduation ceremony at Gateway Seminary.  It was a wonderful weekend marked by celebration and time with family and friends.  I’m grateful for the faculty, students, and culture of Gateway.  God has used these past threeContinue reading “Mother’s Day @ ABC”

Christ is risen!  Easter 2025 was one for the books!  We had an incredible weekend of celebration across four worship gatherings.  It was also a record setting weekend at ABC as we welcomed over 700 in attendance on Good Friday and 2,000+ on Easter Sunday.  We celebrated 8 baptisms and greeted hundreds of new visitors. Continue reading “Easter 2025”

Christ is risen!  Holy Week is here, 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 ESV).  IfContinue reading “Christ is risen!”

Mark 11:9, “And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’!”  Holy Week is quickly approaching, and the world will soon be reminded that salvation has come to the world through Jesus Christ.  I’m looking forward to worshipping with you thisContinue reading “Hosanna in the Highest!”