Time, Beauty & Impermanence

Time, Beauty & Impermanence

For almost 800 years, Notre-Dame de Paris has stood as one of the most renown and beautiful examples of medieval gothic architecture in the world. From its famous flying buttresses to its imposing west end towers and ascending central spire, this famous cathedral has...
To Annex or Not to Annex that is the Question

To Annex or Not to Annex that is the Question

In recent months, our church has been seriously considering the option of annexing our property into the City of Woodstock. When Faith Community Church purchased our initial 8.73 acres back in 2014, we considered it a blessing that the property was a Cherokee County...
Waiting on a Church

Waiting on a Church

How God Opened the Door for Us to Buy Land Back in 2013, our church was busting at the seams. We had completely outgrown our previous building on Arnold Mill Road. We already had three worship services, and we were considering a forth. The hallways, along with many...
Second Gear and Gaining Momentum

Second Gear and Gaining Momentum

If you were to take an account of your past experiences and categorize the ones that brought back the most vivid memories, it’s likely that learning to drive a standard transmission car (“stick shift”) would make your top 10, if you’ve dared to try it at all. The...
Where Are We?

Where Are We?

Addressing Your Two Biggest Questions: How Much? And How Soon? If you’ve ever watched any of the home buying shows on TV, it’s fascinating to watch as each couple explains what they’re looking for in a home. It could be a big kitchen, several bedrooms, land, or a...
Beyond the Bricks

Beyond the Bricks

When we think about building a new church building, it’s easy for us to begin imagining all of the wonderful changes that will result in our church life. For the church that creates a sanctuary in a gym and then boxes it up several hours later, the idea of having a...