What Does It Mean That the Bible is the “Inspired” Word of God? (Three Minute Theology)
If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve probably heard someone call the Bible “inspired.” But what exactly does that mean? Are we talking about the same kind of “inspiration” you get from a good TED Talk or a meaningful conversation with a close friend or mentor?...
Netanya: A Window to the Land and the Story
Experiencing the Land of the Bible - Tour Stop #1 Experiencing the Land of the Bible is a series of posts about places in the Holy Land that I visited on my trip in 2023. If you travel to Israel with me, many (if not all) of these are places we'll visit as well. Each...
Creating Momentum Through Clarity
Most teams aren’t suffering from a lack of vision. They’re suffering from a lack of clarity around the vision. Most people aren’t lazy. They’re just confused. Or worse… unsure. Clarity is the fuel that drives momentum. Without it, even the best teams stall...
What Does It Mean to “Fear” God? (Three Minute Theology)
Let’s talk about a word that makes a lot of people get all twitchy when it shows up in the Bible: fear. Like when Scripture says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) Or when it tells us to “walk in the fear of God.” Or...
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...
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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 as a Ministry Consultant for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace.