Twelve Years Ago Today…
Twelve years ago today, I walked through the doors of First Christian Church - Canton, not knowing how much this place would change me. How much you all would change me. I came in just wanting to serve… And somewhere along the way, I found a family. My calling. A...
Is God Mad At Me? (Three Minute Theology)
If you've ever laid awake at night wondering, “Did I screw up too bad this time?”, you’re not alone. Maybe you drifted. Maybe you ghosted God for a season. Maybe you're carrying something heavy - shame, regret, a habit you can't shake - and deep down, there's a...
Why Are There So Many Different Kinds of Churches? (Three Minute Theology)
Three Minute Theology is a series of blog posts, each designed to offer a quick but meaningful look at a subject related to God and faith – something you can read in just a few minutes but reflect on for much longer. Think of this as a starting point, not...
Lord of the Fleas: Trusting God Through Pain
What are you resentful of or trying to control that God wants you to surrender to Him? What are you convinced is a bad thing that God might be using for good? Sometimes it will take years for you to figure it out. You may never know. But we should do our best to be thankful, even for the things we don’t understand, because we never know what God is using for good. Even in our pain, our agony, our misunderstanding, and our hurt, God is at work.
The Commonly-Overlooked Opportunity That Will Totally Transform Your Church
If your church is pursuing a vision to truly and accurately reflect the Kingdom of God by being a place where all people can come to Jesus, belong, and grow, then let me urge you to understand this: Disability ministry isn’t optional. It’s essential.
ABOUT JIMMY
Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, purpose, and a place to belong. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and on the Advisory Team for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace.