Finding Peace in Troubled Times

In times of uncertainty — whether political, economic, or personal — anxiety can weigh heavily on our hearts. The fear of the unknown, the stress of daily struggles, and the unpredictability of the future often feel overwhelming – let’s be real, they are...

The Church: Attractional or Missional?

Have you ever heard it said that the three most important things in real estate are Location, Location, Location? Over the years, I have heard the same thing said about our church’s location. Our campus has prime road frontage along Huguenot Road. We have excellent...

RiseUP HRBC . . .  What God can do through You

Nearly 14 years ago, HRBC embarked on a Capital Campaign called “It’s Time” to improve our facilities by connecting our buildings, improving accessibility, including an elevator and wider hallways, adding restrooms, classrooms and flexible space in our multi-purpose...

Trust the Catcher

On Sunday, March 16th, the sermon was from Psalm 27, where the psalmist expresses trust in the Lord as our “light and our salvation” (v. 1). The writer of Hebrews defines what this trust looks like: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what...

A Decade of Gratitude and God’s Faithfulness

This past week, I had the joy of celebrating my tenth anniversary as senior pastor here at Huguenot Road Baptist Church. It is hard to believe that my call to this church family began on March 1, 2015—back when our daughter, Isabella, was in fifth grade. Now, she is a...

A Journey of Trust: Lent 2025

Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent includes the 40 days before Easter, excluding Sundays, and is a time to slow down, turn our hearts toward God, and prepare for the hope of Easter. As we...