When Summit first started 14 years ago, all we could talk about were the “what-ifs” and the “perhapses” (my apologies to grammar enthusiasts). Over time, we began to develop a track record which became...
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A few weeks ago, I visited my hometown of Memphis, TN where I spent a significant amount of time in a therapy office with my father, mother, and brother. Even though we are all well into adulthood and lead separate lives, we still need the guidance of a professional to navigate our family relationships and dysfunction.
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One of things I love about my job is that I get a front row seat to see God at work in the lives of people at Summit Waterford—stories of how God is using Summit to bring about transformation in East Orlando. The stories I love the most are...
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It is stories of changed lives that remind me God is doing what only He can do at Summit. It is those stories that keep me humbled, keep me excited, and keep me going. This morning, I met with a friend to talk about him becoming more involved at Summit. Keep in mind, he is already one of our most involved leaders!
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When you hear the word “communion,” what words come to mind? For me, I think of bread, wine, sacrifice, Jesus, grace, mercy, worship, humility, adoration…so many words and emotions are brought to the surface. Did you notice the first two words—Bread and wine?
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“Garry cares about everything.” The words slipped past my lips in a fumbling attempt to describe my friend and coworker at The Forum a couple of years ago.Those words are true in many ways. Garry is a passionate fellow with a lot of room to care. For people like me (always looking for a moment of humor), this provides a near endless source of entertainment...
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Let’s be honest, it is hard to even agree on how to spell it: co-dependency, codependency, codependence (all of these terms are used interchangeably, although codependence is probably the most grammatically correct). There are many definitions for...
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Over the years I have found that, in addition to strengthening Summit’s global partnerships, God does some very important work in my heart when I get out of my normal environment to go and see what He is doing through the church in other, very different, cultural contexts.
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