By Pastor Stephen Hess – Whenever we baptize an infant at Highview, I always remind the congregation that it isn’t only the parents who are taking responsibility for raising the child in the faith; it is the entire congregation. That is why one of the baptismal questions asked of the congregation is: “Do you, the […]
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Discipleship Explored
By Pastor Stephen Hess – What does it mean to be a Christian? That may seem like a simple question but in our modern society the word “Christian” has become increasingly confused and can mean different things to different people. Some people think being a Christian means believing certain things. They assume that if you […]
discipleship, sermon series, small groupsBecoming Like Children
By Pastor Stephen Hess – Of all the commands that Jesus gave in the gospels, I have always found one of the most intriguing to be his command that we become like children. On one occasion Jesus called a child to himself and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like […]
discipleship, the christian lifeHonoring Christ on Social Media
By Pastor Stephen Hess – We live in a world that is dominated by social media. Although platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are still relatively new, they have rapidly become part of our everyday lives. Many people check their Facebook account numerous times a day and spend significant time scrolling through their newsfeed or […]
discipleship, social media, the christian life