Sometimes we petition and plead for God to come into our lives and comfort us. But sometimes He stays a little distant. Why? To grow and develop us. As parents our hearts ached when we sat in the hallway. But we knew our children needed to grow and so we didn’t come running to

Alex has found a new friend! #PunchTheMonkey

The convention center was so big it had its own indoor river!

Loved being at the @nrbconvention the largest gathering of Christian communicators. Loved speaking about recruiting, resourcing and releasing media ministers and preparing them for the modern mission field. Loved connecting with some good friends like @carlbarnhill and

After conducting an exhaustive search over the past four months we found our new Student Pastor at @ZarephathCC! Josiah McBride joined our staff last month. We are confident that he and the leaders will take ZCC Students to new heights in this next season. Josiah has commitment.

Ever prayed and it felt like it hit the ceiling? Like God was quiet. Like heaven felt closed. Like you needed Him most and He seemed far away? Tomorrow, Pastor @benstapley asks: “Why Does God Seem Distant?” ⏰ 9AM ⏰ 11AM 💻 Online

There have been plenty of seasons in my life where I couldn’t see straight because my vision was blurred by tears. I couldn’t see through my sorrow. But I could quote Psalms 23. It has served as a guiding light to show me the way during dark times. When I have faced bad things

Tomorrow at @zarephathcc we’re launching a three week series called Why: Bringing Our Questions To A Listening God. For centuries, people have wrestled with big questions for God. The hard ones. The honest ones. The ones we sometimes feel nervous to say out loud. This series is

Another Friday date lunch with #HotRoseStapley. This time over some delicious Korean food.

🙌 New Student Pastor Josiah McBride will step into the Student Pastor role, officially starting Wednesday, February 18. He’s already well known to our students and families after serving faithfully as a ZCC Students leader. Excited for what’s ahead!

👉 Fostering a culture of invitation at your church is key at Easter. In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley to explore practical strategies for planning a memorable Easter church service that truly connects with the community. https://t.co/PEdiWa1KXA

Another Friday. Another coffee date. #HotRoseStapley

Is the classic Easter Egg Hunt still a good idea? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley, executive pastor, creative director, and church consultant with over 20 years of experience. We explore planning a memorable Easter church service. https://t.co/PEdiWa1KXA

Wondering When Churches Should Start Planning Their Easter Services? 🗓️ In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley (@benstapley), executive pastor, speaker, creative director, and church consultant with over 20 years of experience. https://t.co/PEdiWa1KXA

⛪️ Why Easter Services Give A Unique Opportunity For Churches In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley (@benstapley), executive pastor, speaker, and church consultant. We explore practical strategies for planning a memorable Easter church service. https://t.co/PEdiWa1KXA

Last Sunday at @ZarephathCC over 100 people signed up to serve on a team, use their gifts and make a difference. Praise God. You can sign up at the link below to join a team today. https://t.co/AFiWVQfehm

On Friday we had a worship night at @ZarephathCC. It was a chance for us to celebrate 🎉 what God had done in us during 2025 and declare what we want Him to do in 2026. This extended time of worship for adults, students and kids was a great way to start the year 📅 . Looking

Love watching Scarlet work hard. Like trying to break a full court press off the dribble. Or defending the oppositions best player. Love her grit. #StapleysDoHardThings

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Now Available We sit down with Ben Stapley (@benstapley), executive pastor, speaker, and church consultant. We explore practical strategies for planning a memorable Easter church service that truly connects with the community. https://t.co/PEdiWa1KXA