As we are engaged in "replanting" Anthem, we must ask ourselves the question: What does it look like to be hospitable as members of a church plant?While this article was written pre-COVID, the heart, welcoming, and creativity he calls us to as members of a planting church remain the same. How can we live out and apply these principles in our current landscape?...  Read More

Hey Anthem Kids!Thanks to Yara Fraser, we have Thanksgiving crafts for you this Sunday, November 22!We have a limited amount, so here's the plan:Have your parents reserve space at one of our gatherings, either the indoor at 9:00am or the outdoor at 11:00am.We will most likely be handing them out for registered kids before each gathering.Take them home and have fun!Happy Thanksgiving! We love you!...  Read More

Anthem Parents,Take a look at this great article by Kelly Keller, a mother of five. She makes some great points about tending not only to the hearts of our children but to our own hearts as well. The article is linked in the button below.-Andrew...  Read More

Hey Welcome Team,Do you remember what it was like to be new to a church? This week's excerpt from Becoming a Welcoming Church by Thom Rainier reminds us to be aware of those who are new and to make them feel welcome intentionally. How can we go out of our way to be hospitable to guests?-Andrew The Worst Part of the Guest Experience Takes Place Right before the Worship Service BeginsMost of you hav...  Read More

Hey Anthem Parents,This week's post is a helpful reminder for kids of all ages, including teenagers. The author, Melissa Kruger, also wrote a book for kids, which is linked in the article.I hope you are encouraged and edified, as I was, to keep Jesus at the forefront of all we teach our kids!-Andrew...  Read More

As I've mentioned previously, I'll be providing some encouraging or thought provoking content every week on Wednesdays. My hope and prayer is that this will help expand our thinking around and compassion for our guests.  Read More