CoreGroup Guide | Defining Moments – Part 1Written by Christopher Burford and Jenny HuffmanFrom Pastor CharityAs we move into a new CoreGroup season, I want to remind us all of one of our key values for the CoreGroup ministry: Show Up. It’s That Simple. Your group counts on you. When we show up consistently, listen deeply, and share honestly, we become more than attendees - we become owners of som...  Read More

Twenty years ago, on September 17, 2006 - a new church gathered for worship in an old sanctuary in the city of St. Louis. The church didn’t have a lot of resources, no money, couldn’t afford staff, and didn’t have fancy technology. What it did have was people who were highly committed to something that they couldn’t yet see. They were people that wanted to create a church that was compelling for n...  Read More

Lately, several people have come to me about decisions they are struggling with. Many Christians wrestle with how to apply their faith to everyday life. How do we make faithful and spiritually informed decisions? It isn’t an easy question, and for that reason, many people don’t invite God in to everyday, seemingly non-spiritual choices they make. For example, how many of you prayed and asked for G...  Read More

When did you first come to The Gathering? Can you remember? For some of us, it was a random invite from a friend. For others, we saw a mug sitting on a coworker's desk. Maybe you drove by and saw the orange sign or googled and we popped up. Just the other day, someone told me they asked ChatGPT for a church that isn’t lame in St. Louis, and AI invited them to The Gathering!What did you experience ...  Read More

As a brand new 24 year old pastor, I was tasked with leading a Disciple Bible study at the church I served. Disciple Bible Study is a journey through the scriptures designed for those who want to intentionally begin to learn more about the scriptures. It includes a structured, accessible reading plan, a brief daily reflection opportunity, and a weekly small group to talk about what you are learnin...  Read More

It is a big day for Jessica and me. This morning, we are moving our youngest son, George, into his freshman dorm. We will get him set up, make sure he has what he needs, and then give him a hug as we leave him there. We have done this twice before, so that part we have some experience with. But when we return home, we will begin our first week in 25 years without a kid living in our house! Yes, I ...  Read More