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If you know me well, then you know my OCD tendencies. My mom assures me they’ve been there since birth, but she still loves me even though I cried and begged for “seamless socks” as a preschooler. I just couldn’t get over being able to feel the seams on my toes all day. Similarly, I…

Community is a word that gets used a lot today. Perhaps it always has; which would make sense, because we are all born into some type of community. (Very few are left isolated immediately following birth, although sadly enough it does happen.) If we are born into a form of community, then why does there…

This Sunday, December 8th, we will gather for our second event as the 801South Launch Team. This gathering will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest on the campus of Matthews United Methodist Church. We will eat lunch together and continue to narrow the vision for what this movement will look like as…

We have some exciting details to share regarding our first official 801South Launch Team parties! On Wednesday, November 6th, we will gather for sustenance and shenanigans from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Shannamara Clubhouse. The clubhouse is located at 4103 Shannamara Dr. in Matthews. The party will feature a cookout, games, and time with Brian Zehr.…

A few weeks ago while visiting a church in Chicago, I was speaking to one of the pastors about how they created a second venue for worship on their campus. In our seemingly casual conversation, he used some language that I now understand as essential to the relationship between the current ministries at Matthews UMC…

I am a huge NC State Wolfpack fan. Emily and I purchase season tickets to all home football games every year and today I am headed to Raleigh as we face the Clemson Tigers in the ESPN Thursday night game. We love the atmosphere of game day and the opportunity to tailgate with friends we…

Do you have fond memories of watching late night television in your grandmother’s basement? No? Me either. But if I did, those memories would include the show “Coach.” I remember how Coach became so involved with his players and assistant coaches. He seemed like the kind of coach you or I would love to have…

We all think through a particular frame of reference as we live life and encounter new experiences. For some of us, our frame of reference is a relationship with Jesus Christ and, therefore, we filter (or at least compare) all that we see and hear through the teachings of Jesus. For many of us, our…

On Tuesday evening (September 3rd) we will host an experience for all those who are interested in, intrigued by, or in another curious of the 801South movement from 7:00-9:00 p.m. There will be childcare available and some light refreshments. I hope to see people of all ages at the event. I would love to have…