by Shane Craven | Apr 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Snapshot from my view: A large crew showed up Saturday for a practice set-up. Thrilled Jeff and me! “Sometimes portable church can feel like a suicide mission.”-JD Pearring. I concur, and it is worth it! We press on, press in, and trust God! It still...
by Shane Craven | Mar 28, 2010 | Fundraising, Uncategorized
We are getting ready for a new chapter at Origin Church……a new partnership with the YMCA Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga. Our first Sunday is April 11. We really would love to be able to add some new environments and could use your help. We have need...
by Shane Craven | Dec 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
As a pastor & leader of people I feel a great burden to give life my best shot and to model this behavior before others, but I am afraid that in the name of modeling for the world what a “good pastor” looks like, I most often do as other pastors do and...
by Shane Craven | Dec 11, 2009 | Fundraising, Uncategorized
Stuart Palmer and I have a friendship that is like very few……..he’s the real deal, with real life, real challenges, and real hope, like the rest of us. He and Nancy received some news early this year that would forever change their...
by Shane Craven | Sep 18, 2009 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
These are some thoughts that help me each day: 1. Don’t compare yourself to other people, ministries, or workplaces. There are always people that have larger churches, do life better, or have more than you do, and this comparison often leads to compromise. I...
by Shane Craven | Sep 11, 2009 | Launch, Uncategorized
Origin Church opens in a GRAND OPENING way this Sunday! Check it out at www.originchurch.tv for details and driving instructions. Gonna be action-packed, fun, challenging, and life-changing. God will have something for everyone, whether you want it or...