Author: Greystone Baptist Church
March Faith Forum – March 12, 2025
March Faith Forum: Theology Unfolded – March 12, 2025 In March for Women’s History Month, we welcome Dr. Tarsha Banister (Associate in Ministry at the Temple Memorial Baptist Church in the Piedmont-Triad Area and congregational consultant for The Center for Congregational Health). She will lead us in an introduction to Womanist Theology on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 pm. … Continued
Children’s Retreat – March 1-March 2, 2025
All 2nd- 5th graders are invited to join us for an overnight retreat at Camp New Hope. We will join children from Watts Street, Pullen Memorial, Raleigh Mennonite, Refuge and Emmaus Way churches for two days of fun and learning. Our focus for the retreat will be Branching Out: discovering how we can grow in … Continued
Rest. Play. Look at the Stars. — Dream Big
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson In the last post I shared the background on how the sabbatical theme came to be. As soon as I realized what I wanted – no, what my soul needed – the rest seemed to fall into place. The heart of my trip would consist of my daughter and I exploring … Continued
Spirit of Justice: Living Out Creation Care This Spring
By Bill Baxley As the season of spring approaches, we are reminded of the beauty and renewal of God’s creation. The bursting forth of flowers, the songs of birds, and the life-giving rains all point us back to the Creator. Scripture tells us that we are not merely observers of creation, but stewards entrusted with … Continued
Education Forum: A Biblical Basis of Caring for God’s Creation – February 23, 2025
Education Forum: A Biblical Basis of Caring for God’s Creation – February 23, 2025 On Sunday, February 23, we will host guest preacher Rev. Dr. Don Gordon (Executive Director of C3 – Christians Caring for Creation), who will also be leading our education forum during the Bible Study hour hour at 11am in the fellowship hall. Join us as Don … Continued
Rest. Play. Look at the Stars. — What Will Make Your Heart Sing?
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson What will make your heart sing? Strange question, isn’t it? That’s the prompt for the Lilly Grant for Clergy Renewal. “What will make your heart sing?” Two years ago when I began working on the grant proposal, this question was a barrier for me. It was easy to think of ways … Continued
February Faith Forum – February 12, 2025
February Faith Forum: Theology Unfolded – February 12, 2025 This spring, our Faith Forum series is titled, “Theology Unfolded.” Throughout this series, we will unfold and expand our understanding of a variety of theological perspectives, some that may be familiar and some that may be introduced to you for the first time. Each month, we … Continued
Rest. Play. Look at the Stars. — Are You Tired?
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson I can’t remember the name of the book I was reading, but I know it was written by Barbara Brown Taylor. I can tell you exactly where the words were on the page (left side, last couple of lines on the page). When I read the words, I felt utterly convicted: … Continued
Youth Disciple Now Weekend – February 14, 2025
Dates: Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16, 2024 Location: Host Homes in Raleigh and GBC Campus Cost: $25 per youth (scholarships are available at request) Our winter retreat will be a local Disciple Now weekend in Raleigh! Everyone will stay in host homes of church members and we will have other activities (small groups, missions, worship, … Continued