Sabbath July is an intentional churchwide effort to build in time for rest by pausing much of our regular programming throughout July. While all Church at The Mill campuses will continue gathering each Sunday for worship, and our pastors, mission teams, and staff continue their ministry responsibilities, there will be no Adult Small Groups, Equipping Groups, NextGen events, or other campus activities outside of Sunday services. Our prayer is that this season will provide rest and restoration for our church family as we spend intentional time in the presence of the Lord.
In mid-June this year, Spartanburg County residents began to complain that their water tasted funny. It had an “earthy” taste. Local news looked into the situation, and the Water Company commented that while the water was completely safe to drink, the taste was caused by a significant algae bloom at Lake Bowen from the historic […]
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If you’re feeling like Summer has already been a whirlwind, you’re in good company. Between camps, sports schedules, meal planning, cleaning and fun activities with friends, life can feel…busy! One thing parents often learn is that they must intentionally prioritize what earns a spot on the family calendar. Sometimes family discipleship can feel like you’re
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In a world that celebrates busyness, God offers something better! The Rest of Your Life is a 5-week Bible reading plan to accompany the summer sermon series and is designed to help you discover the rest God has graciously provided through Christ. Together, we’ll explore God’s design for Sabbath, learn to rest in Jesus, and
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Carmen Arisenia Jaquez, known to her close family and friends as Aris, grew up in the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic. Nearly three decades later, on a mission trip with Church at the Mill, back to the DR, she realized the kind of light God had been weaving through her story all along—one meant
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When God calls, a response is required. You can ignore it, disbelieve it, choose not to consider it, or you can treat it seriously and submit it to prayer. Who would have thought that a choir trip to Dallas and a torn ACL would constitute God’s call for 25 year-old Logan Golightly? Born, raised, and
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(And How Jesus Fixes It) We’ve all had those seasons where it feels like the wheels are falling off our lives. Plans fail, hearts break, and we’re left staring at the wreckage, wondering, “Why is this happening?” While every situation is unique, the Bible gives us a clear framework for why things go wrong in
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In this bonus podcast episode, Pastor D.J. speaks with his friend, Josh Powell. As lifelong Southern Baptists, they both care deeply about the work of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is being nominated as president of the SBC, and in this episode, he shares about his journey, his motives, and what they are both most
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Studies from the Barna Group and Lifeway Research show that 70–75% of Christian youth disengage from their faith and church after high school. In light of this, it feels like an important question to consider whether they will attend a college that will make living a life of faith easier or more challenging. Join Pastor
Opening your home to a foster child often means embracing change, trusting God through unfamiliar rhythms, and holding emotional space for both joy and hard goodbyes that sometimes come too soon. Adam and Rebecca Wofford came to a place where they surrendered the idols of their hearts that were stopping them from being obedient to
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Part 2 of our Knowing God Bible Reading Plan leads us deeper into the heart of the gospel and the life we are called to live in Christ. Together, we’ll explore the person and work of Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, the reality of redemption, the purpose of the Church, and the eternal
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