As a covenant member of our faith family, we want to keep you informed about what God is doing, what’s important for you to know, and how you can continue to be a part of what’s ahead. There is a lot to celebrate and share in this update. God has been incredibly faithful!
Things to Celebrate
BAPTISMS IN NEXT GEN!
God is changing lives in our Next Gen ministries!
Over the last month, we celebrated 3 incredible stories of life change as kids and students publicly declared their faith in Jesus through believer’s baptism:
We praise God for the way He is using gatherings, leaders, Next Gen ministries, and intentional conversations with families to point the next generation to Jesus!
God is changing lives in our Next Gen ministries!
Over the last month, we celebrated 3 incredible stories of life change as kids and students publicly declared their faith in Jesus through believer’s baptism:
- Coraley Phillips, a 5th grader, began asking spiritual questions after watching a baptism during one of our Sunday gatherings.
- Brooks Barrett, a 7th grader, surrendered his life to Jesus after hearing the testimony of one of his leaders on Easter while in 56LIFE.
- Maelyn Marks, a 1st grader, has grown up in LittleLIFE & KidLIFE and recently attended our New Beginnings class, where kids and parents have the opportunity to talk through spiritual questions together.
We praise God for the way He is using gatherings, leaders, Next Gen ministries, and intentional conversations with families to point the next generation to Jesus!
EVERYDAY LIFE: SINGLENESS
As a next step from our RelationSHIFTS series, nearly 50 singles from our church family gathered on August 9 for Everyday LIFE: Singleness.
It was an encouraging evening filled with biblical truth, honest conversation, meaningful connection, and reminders that identity and purpose are ultimately found in Jesus. We’re grateful for everyone who participated and helped create a place for singles in every season of life to connect and grow!
As a next step from our RelationSHIFTS series, nearly 50 singles from our church family gathered on August 9 for Everyday LIFE: Singleness.
It was an encouraging evening filled with biblical truth, honest conversation, meaningful connection, and reminders that identity and purpose are ultimately found in Jesus. We’re grateful for everyone who participated and helped create a place for singles in every season of life to connect and grow!
EVERYDAY LIFE: MARRIAGE
We also continued the conversation from RelationSHIFTS through our Everyday LIFE: Marriage event.
More than 80 couples gathered for an evening focused on strengthening marriages through biblical truth and practical conversation. Couples heard from other married couples through a panel discussion, learned how to approach conflict God’s way, and spent time talking together in community about marriage.
We’re thankful for the opportunity to invest in marriages and help couples take intentional next steps together.
We also continued the conversation from RelationSHIFTS through our Everyday LIFE: Marriage event.
More than 80 couples gathered for an evening focused on strengthening marriages through biblical truth and practical conversation. Couples heard from other married couples through a panel discussion, learned how to approach conflict God’s way, and spent time talking together in community about marriage.
We’re thankful for the opportunity to invest in marriages and help couples take intentional next steps together.
Things to Know
WELCOME OUR NEW COVENANT MEMBERS!
This month, we’re excited to welcome several new people and families as covenant members of The Exchange family! We’re grateful that God continues to grow our church family, and we’re excited to see how each of these individuals and families will connect, serve, and grow with us.
Please help us welcome:
This month, we’re excited to welcome several new people and families as covenant members of The Exchange family! We’re grateful that God continues to grow our church family, and we’re excited to see how each of these individuals and families will connect, serve, and grow with us.
Please help us welcome:
- J. & Kristi Hettich
- Joey, Ashley, & Mallory Cessna
- Cherie & Kenneth Kendrick (children Landon & Kiley)
- Elizabeth “Libby” Mahaffey
- Susie Jenkins
J. & Kristi Hettich
Kenneth & Cherie Kendrick (Son - Landon, Daughter - Kiley)
Elizabeth "Libby" Mahaffey
Joey, Mallory, & Ashley Cessna
Susie Jenkins
14 YEARS AS THE EXCHANGE FAMILY!!!
On August 12, we celebrated 14 years as a church family! What began with 7 people gathered in a living room has become a story of God’s incredible faithfulness. Over the years, we have seen hundreds of people exchange old life for new life in Christ, live out their purpose, build meaningful relationships, and help others know Jesus. We’re deeply grateful for every person who has been part of the story and in awe of God, who has been faithful through every season.
We celebrate as God continues to grow our family! August was a record-setting month, with the highest monthly attendance in our 14-year history, averaging over 660 people per Sunday!
The Exchange launch in August 2012 at Kidz Rock
Easter 2026 with over 1,200 in attendance
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SEED COMPANY
More than 1 billion people around the world still do not have access to God’s Word in their own language. Recently, we announced a new partnership with the Seed Company, part of a network of organizations working to help translate Scripture for every people group in the world. Through a monthly financial gift from The Exchange, we will help make it possible for more than 2,000 new people each month to gain access to God’s Word in their language.
Your generosity helps make partnerships like this possible. Thank you for faithfully giving and helping take the hope of Jesus beyond our own city and around the world!
More than 1 billion people around the world still do not have access to God’s Word in their own language. Recently, we announced a new partnership with the Seed Company, part of a network of organizations working to help translate Scripture for every people group in the world. Through a monthly financial gift from The Exchange, we will help make it possible for more than 2,000 new people each month to gain access to God’s Word in their language.
Your generosity helps make partnerships like this possible. Thank you for faithfully giving and helping take the hope of Jesus beyond our own city and around the world!
Things to Be a Part of
NEW SERMON SERIES: Stand Firm
On Sunday, September 13, we’ll begin a brand-new sermon series called Stand Firm as we finish our journey through the book of Ephesians.
Together, we’ll look at what it means to stand in the strength of the Lord when life brings pressure, opposition, uncertainty, and difficulty. This will be an important series for all of us, so invite a friend and make plans to join us!
On Sunday, September 13, we’ll begin a brand-new sermon series called Stand Firm as we finish our journey through the book of Ephesians.
Together, we’ll look at what it means to stand in the strength of the Lord when life brings pressure, opposition, uncertainty, and difficulty. This will be an important series for all of us, so invite a friend and make plans to join us!
STAY IN-THE-KNOW
There are plenty of opportunities coming up for you and your family!
Visit our Events & Opportunities page to find details about upcoming events, including LittleLIFE Craft Day, KidLIFE Movie Night, Nerf & Nachos for KidLIFE & 56LIFE, StudentLIFE Fall Retreat, and more. Stay connected and find your next opportunity to jump in!