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Good Friday Network Gathering

You are invited to join friends of Simple Church Alliance at this year’s Good Friday Worship and Communion Gathering in Lexington at the Prayer Room on Broadway. We will come together to worship, share communion, and tell stories of God giving hope in the midst of the darkest situations.  We hope you will join us, whether you are a longtime participant in a simple/house church fellowship of any kind, or someone who would simply like to connect with the Body of Christ here in Lexington. All are welcome. Coffee and pastries will be served. Good Friday Worship and Communion –… Read More »Good Friday Network Gathering

My conversation over at Pastor to Pioneer

Recently, I joined Britton Smith and the podcast over at Pastor to Pioneer. In short, Pastor to Pinoneer a ministry to pastors of legacy churches who find themselves longing to transition to a pioneering ministry that focuses on relational discipleship over programs, and on simple and organic expressions of church rather than the more traditional approach. We chatted about being a college mascot and making goofy music, but eventually we got into the story of Simple Church Alliance—and even how the arrival of our special needs daughter, Wylie, has played a role in reshaping my understanding of why I’m as… Read More »My conversation over at Pastor to Pioneer

Merry Christmas!

My heart is still full from our time together at the Christmas network gathering on Sunday! I’m so grateful for everyone who was able to come and share such a rich time of prayer, worship, and fellowship with others in simple church communities from the area! I know many who expressed a great desire be there to connect with others but were unable to attend. Please know that we are praying that you are encouraged in your faith and comforted by the Holy Spirit. You are not alone in this journey, which can often feel discouraging at times. If you… Read More »Merry Christmas!

Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, and while we know many requests are coming your way, we pray you’ll consider partnering with us as a family as we continue serving through Simple Church Alliance. No gift is too small. Our heart and calling is to train, equip, encourage, and connect simple church leaders and house church communities across our region. We’ve seen God at work in living rooms, around kitchen tables, and in small gatherings where people are discovering the beauty of following Jesus in simple, relational ways. Your support directly sustains our family and allows us to walk alongside these leaders—providing… Read More »Giving Tuesday

Network Christmas Gathering – December 21

The Advent season is here! Karla and I have enjoyed following along with the Advent Project at Biola University over the years. Perhaps you’ll find it to be a refreshing way to prepare for Christmas as well? And speaking of Christmas… Come together with Simple Church communities and friends this Christmas for a special potluck lunch! We will enjoy Christmas music, a reading of the Christmas story, and anything else you’d like to share. Our food theme is soups, so please consider bringing a warm soup or chili to share with everyone (and perhaps some bread to go with it).… Read More »Network Christmas Gathering – December 21

Simple Church Network Gathering – October 26

Several simple church communities are coming together this Sunday for a time of fellowship and encouragement, and you’re invited! This will be a great opportunity to meet others involved in simple churches across the region and to learn more about what simple church is all about. Our gathering will be relaxed and informal—we’ll pull everyone together briefly to share and hear a bit about each simple church represented. Adventure Serve is a wonderful place for kids to play and enjoy the outdoors, and if it rains, we’ll still have plenty of space to gather comfortably indoors. Simple Church Fellowship Sunday… Read More »Simple Church Network Gathering – October 26

Why Simple Church? Here are 10 Reasons…

Q. Why Simple Church? A. The state of church attendance in our country as a whole is not positive.  While some positive signs of increased interest in church attendance have emerged in the younger population since COVID, the overall trajectory does not look good.  Why would simple church be any different? Here are a few reasons we think simple church (and similar communities) can help connect a disinterested world to Jesus and his family in the days to come: Stronger Relationships – Smaller gatherings foster deeper, more authentic connections compared to larger, more anonymous settings. Accessible and Flexible – Simple… Read More »Why Simple Church? Here are 10 Reasons…

2025 Simple Church Retreat

Sign up today for the 2025 Simple Church Retreat at the Stanford Inn at the Wilderness Road in Stanford, KY September 27-28.  Enjoy a wonderful time with others involved in simple church communities across the region, in this event’s thirteenth year! Space is limited so register today and get all the details HERE. The Registration Deadline is August 28th.  Too far away to join us? Bad timing?  We are always available to help you host a similar weekend in your neck of the woods!  Contact us for more details.

Francis Chan – God’s Beloved

I saw this podcast making the rounds on social media and had a few friends mention it to me before I finally had a chance to listen. I’ve written here before about how I’ve felt a connection to Francis Chan and his journey with house church as it was about a year after we started Simple Church Alliance that he left his megachurch to eventually begin house churches in California. What’s so wild to me is that while the conversation is promoted as primarily about house church (he does discuss the story of moving to a house church approach in… Read More »Francis Chan – God’s Beloved

Welcome: Greensburg, PA Simple Church

Recently, we have been blessed to connect with two wonderful families just outside of Pittsburgh, PA.  Dylan and Ami Drake first reached out after finding this website. Then, after several conversations and a visit to Lexington, they, along with friends Kaden and Alyssa Browe, are beginning to see God birth a new community in their town of Greensburg!  I am personally encouraged by the simple steps of faith they are taking to love people and help everyone understand their identity in Christ. I was adding them to the directory here (I’m long overdue in updating the directory!), and I asked… Read More »Welcome: Greensburg, PA Simple Church