This story is taken from an inspiring article posted in Hope Infusion a few months ago, a story of how one business got a “kingdom boost” from a willing manager with a desire to impact the customers who frequented her … Continue reading
By Elaine Lloyd “What starts here changes the world.” This has become a powerful branding statement for The University of Texas at Austin. According to UT’s website, “The people of The University of Texas at Austin have had and continue … Continue reading
In a recent survey, the results show that over 50% of people are not satisfied with their jobs, according to Craig Foster, Director of Job Seekers Network. There are also folks receiving unemployment benefits, people who are no longer looking … Continue reading
By Marcy Lytle What if youth pastors and workers from all over churches in the Austin area were invited to meet together for prayer, collaboration, and equipping of one another? The Austin Student Pastors Coalition provides a meeting place for … Continue reading
Did you know that Austin and Travis County is one of the top places in the nation to live – a vibrant, educated, culturally diverse community? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 2000 to 2010, Austin was the fastest … Continue reading
by Marcy Lytle We are a network of churches who want to show God’s love by serving the needs of Greater Austin. This is the heart of City Serve. Showing God’s love through serving sounds just like what Jesus did, … Continue reading
By Dania Heffington We are at a pivotal time in history. We are at a time when fatherless children have grown in number from 1 in 13 to 1 in 4. We are at a time when 41% of new … Continue reading
By Elaine Lloyd In the City For the City. It’s a great, catchy phrase. But what does it look like in the Greater Austin Metro Area? Many Christians would say that it means doing acts of service for people who … Continue reading
Did you know that about 1.6 to 2.8 millions teens run away each year[1] – about half boys and half girls? And over half of the youth who reside in shelters and on the streets say their parents told them … Continue reading
By Elaine Lloyd and Marcy Lytle About 2400 people from the Greater Austin area and even outside the Central Texas area filled the worship center of Great Hills Baptist Church a couple of weeks ago, to join in an evening … Continue reading
It’s great to have well-known guest speakers from other places to come inspire and encourage. But it’s equally as great to hear what our peers have to share, those who live in our city…those who have a passion for Austin. … Continue reading
By Alan Nagel, Executive Director ABBA “God doesn’t want an echo; he wants a voice.” This was the challenging call that Pastor Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabernacle declared last week to 382 pastors and church leaders from 113 different churches … Continue reading
Just the title of this event evoked curiosity in my mind. Tipping point for what? What’s about to topple? The website for this event says over 20 speakers are going to “wow you” with what God is doing all over…and … Continue reading
By Elaine Lloyd We often talk about the need to go outside our church’s physical walls to show the love of God by serving those who don’t know Him. But what about the walls within the Church that keep the … Continue reading
The Austin Campaign for Children – have you heard about it? It’s a great opportunity for you and your church to impact and halt the spread of global poverty. It’s a chance to partner with World Vision, local churches, businesses … Continue reading
