Serving Jesus in Belmont, NC
From the first Sunday Exodus gathered, every pastor has introduced himself with some form of, “I’m one of the pastors here.” It’s a culture-shaping statement and we get a lot of questions about it. But, what does it mean to be “one of the pastors here”? Well, first it means that we are a team. […]
Praying is one of those things that seems simple, but can get complicated. We wonder if what we are praying is right or worthy. We wonder if praying matters. We wonder if we shouldn’t just handle it on our own and not bother God with what’s on our minds. We are continuing working our way […]
At the beginning of 2018, Exodus Church began a new initiative called the Restoration Project. Our rented downtown spaces were bursting at the seams and we needed a new place to call home. After years of searching, it turns out that our new home was going to be an old mill that needed extensive renovation. […]
Sunday, 3/28, will begin what is known to Christians as Holy Week. Holy Week tells the epic story of Jesus’ life from the triumphal entry to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through his arrest and torture and crucifixion, to his resurrection on Easter morning. The events that happen during Holy Week are pivotal to our Christian […]
Just as God gives us food to sustain our bodies, he provides his word as life to our hearts. While we might start most days with a quick breakfast on our own, we savor the chance to sit down with friends for a special meal. We enjoy our food more when we can share it. The […]
Have you ever heard of the word “Lent”? Depending on your religious background, this word might be very familiar or completely unknown. The word “Lent” is from the Old English word for “spring season.” It is a solemn, religious observance for 40 days before Easter when individuals attempt to prepare their hearts for Easter through […]