By Chrissy Tatum Williamson Words for the Beginning. Beginnings are exciting, they fly on the wings of vulnerable hopes; and they are tethered by risk of not becoming reality. Advent is a season of beginnings. These are characterized by hope and fear, reward and risk, preparation and whimsy, and the reality that before anything can … Continued
Throughout the next ministry year, we will offer small groups again as part of our Faith Formation opportunities. Much like last year, the small groups will pair with once-a-month Faith Forums which will focus on various topics throughout the year. Campbell professor and New Testament Scholar, Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw will be here this fall to … Continued
During July, Pastor Chrissy will lead us in a book study on Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren, as our faith formation opportunity for the summer. All are invited to attend the two gatherings on Sunday, July 7 and Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 pm in the Gathering Room. You can purchase the book locally at Quail Ridge … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson Sometimes the spiritual path is simple and straightforward. Faith comes effortlessly and life feels full of hope. More often – I would dare to say – the path is not so straight, but rather windy and sometimes even repetitively so. Often times when we turn to our Bibles, we find a … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson How does a weary world rejoice? It must have been early June when the staff began planning the 2023 Advent season. We shared some possible series themes with the Adult Christian Education Committee (now called the Adult Faith Formation Council) and prayed for wisdom in discerning which themes might speak to … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson What: Sexuality, Gender, and Faith is a seven-month series, crafted with the people of Greystone Baptist Church in mind. In broad strokes, it is a series of large group, lecture-style education forums and small group conversations. With three sessions in the fall and four in the winter/spring, we will journey together … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson I used to be afraid of thunderstorms. When I say “used to” I’m not talking about when I was a small child. No, I mean well into my twenties. Okay, who am I kidding, I still don’t like them very much. April will vouch for this when I also say, I’m … Continued
A Note from Pastor Chrissy The first quarter of 2023 has been full of energy and excitement about our future. I continue to hear from you just how good it feels to be at Greystone. The people, the welcome, the joyful fellowship… it all feels so good. You will see that reflected in the pages … Continued
By April Alston It was the summer of 2001 when I got the opportunity to travel to Thailand to meet and work with Rick and Ellen Burnette, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Field Personnel. I heard about them years earlier when my mom saw them commissioned at the annual CBF meeting. Their work in Thailand had … Continued