by Omri Miles | Dec 28, 2022 | BTR - Omri Miles, Elder Blog, New Orleans Church Plant
First, Dinner… Recently, I was reading Everyone A Child Should Know with my family during dinner (our children love this book!). We learned about C. T. Studd (1860-1931), a famous cricket player who left the game after his brother nearly died, causing him to grasp the...
by Omri Miles | Dec 13, 2022 | BTR - Omri Miles, Elder Blog, New Orleans Church Plant
A logo has the ability to communicate important values about the group that it represents. Our aim in designing a logo for Grace Bible Church was to create a simple, unique image that embodies what we hold dear. The result was a simple image that allows for some depth...
by Omri Miles | Feb 19, 2022 | BTR - Omri Miles, Elder Blog, New Orleans Church Plant
“For they went out for the sake of the Name, receiving nothing from the Gentiles.” – III John 7 There are a few books that our core team is planning to read and discuss together in preparation for planting in New Orleans. Last month, we completed the first of...
by Omri Miles | Jan 4, 2022 | BTR - Omri Miles, New Orleans Church Plant, Uncategorized
Some of our core team recently took a trip to New Orleans, which, for several on the team, was their first time ever visiting the city. I updated the church during Equipping Hour about how our core team has been preparing since July 2021. This was a good opportunity...
by Omri Miles | Dec 27, 2021 | BTR - Omri Miles, Elder Blog, New Orleans Church Plant, Uncategorized
In August, our core team began discussing what we’re calling “ministry-sustaining convictions.” These convictions are a collection of biblical truths that, if maintained, will ensure not only a strong start to a church plant, but will provide a sturdy foundation for...
