A Church Brings Hope

I was fresh out of seminary, pastoring a church plant that had quickly outgrown our facility and was beginning to plan for two services. At Stonegate Fellowship we communicated a message of truth that Jesus Christ changes lives, and it seemed the message was getting across. We shared openly that Stonegate was a place where people could bring the baggage of their past; that we would love them and walk with them into the journey of new life offered through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We all have a story, and what really matters is personally knowing and loving Jesus and loving one another. And so, outside of the many struggles that come with starting a new church, we were excited and expectant about what God was doing in our city and church. Then, Mike and Stephanie Goeke visited my office and a new day began not only for Stonegate Fellowship, but for me. Read more