Jim Brandyberry

Jan 9, 2025 | thecouriertimes.com | Jim Brandyberry

Born in New Castle, I am all for the New Castle fieldhouse being the largest anywhere. However, I have long wanted New Castle to come by that distinction honestly. For quite some time, that was not the case. Figures provided to me in 2020 by New Castle Principal Kirk Amman indicated that the 8,457 figure presented as the fieldhouse seating size was reached by counting 260 bleacher seats that were actually located in what was then the wrestling room.

Oct 15, 2024 | yourchurch.com | Nate Irwin |Ryan Skinner |Jim Brandyberry |Chris Martin

Just a few weeks ago, I found myself on our couch early in the morning with coffee in hand, looking at my Bible with tears in my eyes. My husband and I had lost a close family member that past week. We were balancing two full-time jobs, and we were both sick and had a sick baby. Our apartment was a mess—laundry to do, errands to run, bottles to wash, and a baby waking up every hour. I was running on empty, and my heart, body, and soul were weary.

Oct 8, 2024 | yourchurch.com | Ryan Skinner |Jim Brandyberry |Kayla Pugh |Chris Martin

Did you know there are 17,000 people groups in the world? And 7,000 people groups (3.2 billion people) currently have no witness to Jesus Christ among them? In light of these staggering facts and the mandate God has given his followers to make disciples of all nations, we must each ask ourselves this question: “What’s my role?”The answer to that question depends on two things:  God’s investment in you and God’s assignment for you.

Oct 1, 2024 | yourchurch.com | Jim Brandyberry |Kayla Pugh |Nate Irwin |Chris Martin

Want to interject a massive dose of awkwardness into your next conversation? Try casually asking the question, “So . . . who is your god?”For many in our culture, this question prompts a provocative or even puzzled response. Many in our increasingly secular culture recoil from any discussion of religious beliefs, and there is palpable reluctance to engage in public discourse regarding truth claims.

Jul 23, 2024 | yourchurch.com | Kayla Pugh |Jim Brandyberry |Mark Vroegop |Chris Martin

Taken from the sermon “Reasons We Don’t Believe: The Bible Isn’t Trustworthy” by Mark Vroegop. In this series of articles, we have seen how the Bible is beyond human reasoning, considered how the Bible is better than the audible voice of God, and learned about how the Bible bears witness to itself. But you may be thinking, “Look, all this stuff is interesting, but how do I actually engage with the Bible? Where do I even start?”If that’s what you’re thinking, then this article is for you.