by nsmith | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
My call to ministry traces back to age 16. Following a mission trip, my youth pastor asked me to give a testimony of my experience to the entire church. As I presented from the platform, the moment was a blur. I remember fumbling for words, trying to maintain...
by nsmith | May 14, 2024 | Ministry, Residency, Theology, Uncategorized
What if we took the Great Commission seriously? What if instead of just seeking to convert as many nonbelievers as we can, we seized the opportunity to invest into their lives and make disciples that went out and multiplied, not just converts who sat on their hands....
by nsmith | Apr 23, 2024 | Ministry, Residency
As I prepare for my upcoming journey overseas, my mind keeps drifting back to the winding path that brought me here. A major part of that journey was my time at Mercy Hill, spanning both my college years and the two-year residency. These years weren’t just a...
by nsmith | Mar 8, 2024 | Residency, Vocation
Cruise Control Christianity My heartbeat surrounding the collegiate residency at Mercy Hill Church hasbeen the people. I love the relational aspect that comes with campus ministry.Because of my residency position each week, I’m given ample opportunities towork...
by nsmith | Feb 22, 2024 | Career, Residency, Vocation
Contentment with God’s Plan in Considering a Church Residency I am used to always thinking about the future and trying to have the next steps carefully planned. I have been that way for as long as I can remember. My life feels easier that way because it’s...
