Church Growth

Originally published in the monthly Explorer, December 2013 edition. Among some River Road members there is a rising interest in church growth. To be more precise, the interest is in “numerical” growth—increase in the number of members and attendance at Sunday school...

CROP Walk

Originally published in the quarterly Explorer, Winter 2013 edition. For a while, I didn’t know what the CROP Walk was. I didn’t know what it was for, where it was held, how long it was, or that it even existed! But that all changed when Michael [Kellett] told the...

Life & God

Originally published in the quarterly Explorer, Winter 2013 edition. As many of you may know, during the last couple of weeks, I have experienced events that took a drastic turn in my life. First, in my travel softball tournament, a line drive struck me in the face...

Youth Retreat

Originally published in the quarterly Explorer, Winter 2013 edition. Occasionally, everyone needs a break. Whether it is from school or work, it is always a necessity. On Saturday, October 19, the RRCB Youth Group gathered together and for an entire day participated...

Welcome

Originally published in the quarterly Explorer, Winter 2013 edition. The start of a new school year always feels like a new beginning. The start of this one brought a whole new class of sixth graders eager to join in the fun and fellowship of youth group at RRCB....