Exodus Belmont

Serving Jesus in Belmont, NC

The Role of Pastor at Exodus

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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. […]

Matthew: Our King and His Prayer

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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 […]

He Has Risen: A Family Easter Devotional for Holy Week

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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 […]

Preparing Your Heart for Easter

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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 […]

Volunteering in Exodus Kids

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Our Exodus Kids ministry has always been one of the most vital and dynamic ministries at our church. Honestly, whenever there are kids involved, it’s hard not to be “vital and dynamic”! We’ve always been a church with a lot of children. Pre-pandemic, we would have 125-150 kids in our program each Sunday. Our goal […]

Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

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It’s the start of a new year, and while making “New Year’s Resolutions” may seem cliche, it’s as good a time as any to set goals. Many of us, with a sense of determination (mixed with a hint of obligation if we’re honest), may set out to read the Bible more often this year. There […]