As a church ignited by the Spirit, shaped by the Cross, and sent in the Father’s love, we believe that connection matters—and that thoughtful use of technology can help us grow together in faith, community, and mission.Below are some of the tools we use to help you stay informed, engaged, and connected. Our MCN Connections app is the easiest way to stay connected throughout the week. The app serve...  Read More

“Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him."‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4:‭21‬ CEB‬‬ Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, Matthew tells us, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1). Wait… what? Yes. The Spirit who descended like a dove now leads Jesus into a place of hunger, isolation, and testing. No applause. No platfor...  Read More

“Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!" He was the one of whom Isaiah the prophet spoke when he said:The Voice of one shouting in the wilderness, "Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight."‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3:‭2‬-‭3‬ CEB‬‬ Prophecy again brings us from the promise made to the promise kept. Matthew is intentional here. John the Baptist doesn’t appear out of nowhere—...  Read More

“Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, an...  Read More

“Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, an...  Read More

But you must continue with the things you have learned and found convincing. You know who taught you. Since childhood you have known the holy scriptures that help you to be wise in a way that leads to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, so that the person who...  Read More