[VID] Baptism | Natalie
Natalie found herself on a path moving away from God as she blamed Him for things, but God's great love pursued her with hope, healing, and new life....
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Take the Leap.
A trapeze artist soars through the sky. It’s risky, but must be super fun. Stepping off the platform; letting go of the bar; flipping into your partner’s grasp: Releasing control. A giant safety net below makes it all possible. God’s sovereignty is your safety net....
Resources to Guide Your Study of Acts
The book of Acts is an exciting, and sometimes difficult to understand story of the early church living out their faith. Below are a few resources to help guide your study. These resources can be used individually, in community, or your 3D....
Crafts & Conversation
Recently our White Oak Community Group organized its first ladies’ craft workshop, in a series we’re calling “Crafts & Conversation.” ...
Why Membership Matters
Relational commitment opens the door to rich relationship. “Making it official” is the movement from instability to stability, and shallow waters to deep. That is what we are asking you to do here at The Well. Become a Member....
Scattering Together to Serve as a Community
“...the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few,” Matthew 9:37 (NIV). This verse is one of the most memorable in the Bible for me, but what does it mean to you? Recently, our newly formed White Oak community got a chance to live out this verse by performing a simple act of kindness to a community in need in our very first scatter time....
Meet the Elders: Matt
Have you ever wondered who the Elders are at The Well? We’re kicking off a series called Meet the Elders to help you get to know these leaders in our church. First up… Meet Matt. As the Lead Pastor at The Well, he oversees the team of Elders. You might think you know him well, but check out this Q&A to learn a little bit more about a day in the life of Matt....
You Don't Have What It Takes
You don’t have what it takes (cf. Judges 6-9). It’s true. 300 versus 135,000 is no fair fight, and Gideon knew it. He’s scared. I don’t know what you are facing today, but the battle is too much for you....
Resources to Guide Your Study of Judges
I am excited to study the book of Judges with you. To be honest, I have never spent a lot of time reading the book of Judges. It is challenging and has some fantastic stories....
Reflecting on Five Years
I’ve always preached from a music stand. In February five years ago in my basement, it was no different. Each time, I stand up, dependent and scared. What will God do?...
Peace City Church Update
During the past two years, Lisa and I have spent a lot of time in the Riverdale neighborhood—engaging, serving, and sharing the gospel. We’ve battled bedbugs, loneliness, and discouragement, but by God’s grace we've gotten to know so many neighbors from many nations, have shared the gospel several times, which led to three salvations!...
Confess + Obey
Is your faith vibrant and alive? It's time to investigate our faith for evidence of authentic transformation. On Sunday, we threw up red flags in areas we needed to confess and obey. The Elders and Staff have been praying for each of you, one sticky at a time....
Tragedy in Orlando
In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 12, a horrific act of violence took place at a night club in Orlando, Florida. When tragedy strikes it is often difficult to have the right words and actions in response. It is in times like these, as Christians, we must hold tightly to the truth of Scripture....
Christ and Culture Series
Are you a Democrat or Republican? Is abortion wrong in every circumstance? Do you side with "Black Lives Matter" or "All Lives Matter?" Is same sex marriage okay? How does following Jesus impact our thoughts on any of this? Should it?...
Year End Reflection
One thing that is easy to skip is reflection, but it is one of the most important aspects of leadership. We need to slow down and take time to think about our year and set a few goals for the new year....
When a CG Member Never Shows Up
This one guy never showed up to Community Group gatherings. I didn’t get it because I’d talk to him on Sundays and he was always positive when talking about Community Group. But why was he always a no-show?...
Creating a Third Space
You’ve probably heard the term “third place” before. Starbucks used the concept in their marketing strategy. A third place was another space to frequent besides your work and your home. This third place is somewhere to find refuge and a sense of place....
Work Talk to Gospel Talk
Whether it’s chatting over coffee, happy hour, playtime at the park or dinner, one thing is almost certain when spending time with people: you talk about what you do. Here is one simple way to take a conversation on work and lead it towards the gospel....
[VID] Planting Peace City Church
The Well Community Church will launch a new church plant, Peace City Church, in the Riverdale community in early 2018. Family for strangers. Refuge for the broken. Peace for our city....
Keep ReadingPeace City Church Update
During the past two years, Lisa and I have spent a lot of time in the Riverdale neighborhood—engaging, serving, and sharing the gospel. We’ve battled bedbugs, loneliness, and discouragement, but by God’s grace we've gotten to know so many neighbors from many nations, have shared the gospel several times, which led to three salvations!...
Keep ReadingThe Mallory's | Christmas 2016
An unexpected battle with cancer made Andrew's need and appreciation for Jesus this Christmas realer than ever....
Keep ReadingRespond to Piney Branch Fire
This past Wednesday, an explosion and fire devastated a Silver Spring apartment in the Piney Branch area. As of now, three people have been confirmed dead, 34 people hospitalized, ...
Keep ReadingServe Refugees
Here are several tangible ways you can take action to love refugees right where they are....
Keep ReadingWhen a CG Member Never Shows Up
This one guy never showed up to Community Group gatherings. I didn’t get it because I’d talk to him on Sundays and he was always positive when talking about Community Group. But why was he always a no-show?...
Keep Reading[VID] Baptism | Mark
For many years, Mark knew a lot about God but didn't actually know Him. This completely changed when Mark began to know God through relationship with Him in Christ....
Keep Reading[VID] Baptism | Brittany
Brittany found herself placing her identity in grades, her career path, and guys. These sources of identity and worth would ultimately betray her. By the grace of God, she was found by a Savior who gave her the greatest identity and worth....
Keep Reading[VID] Baptism | David
We recently had the joy of hearing how David was compelled by scripture and his CG to joyfully embrace the command to be baptized after many years of putting it off. It's not too late to celebrate what God has done!...
Keep ReadingWork Talk to Gospel Talk
Whether it’s chatting over coffee, happy hour, playtime at the park or dinner, one thing is almost certain when spending time with people: you talk about what you do. Here is one simple way to take a conversation on work and lead it towards the gospel....
Keep Reading[VID] The Gospel Saved My Life
The Well is passionate about moving toward and loving neighbors with the gospel right where we are. Check out this story from Juan, who did just that. It impacted his neighbor's life for eternity....
Keep Reading[VID] Baptism | Justin
Recently, we had the joy of hearing how Justin received salvation within the Downtown Community. Check out his story and baptism! ...
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Summer Bible Reading Plan
On Sunday, we kicked off our summer series, One Story - Making Sense of the Old Testament. The Old Testament is often avoided or misinterpreted because it is difficult to understand. But Jesus purposefully gave us the key to understanding the Old Testament! All of scripture is one story that points to Jesus, is fulfilled in Jesus, and is understood through Jesus. That's t...
Keep ReadingSummer Series | ONE STORY
Have you ever tried reading the Old Testament (OT) and found yourself lost and confused? Perhaps, you wondered: Is the OT even relevant? What’s the point of all its strange stories, laws, and writings? What do we do with them? Do we even need the OT if we now have Jesus?...
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The Gospel for Moscow | Summer Missions Trip
This summer, we have a wonderful opportunity to join Chris and Emily Moreland, missionaries in Moscow, with international missions work. Please read the following letter and invitation from them below. Read, pray and consider. Let us know ASAP if you are interested (even if you aren't 100% sure). Email eric@thewellsilverspring.org. -------------------------------------...
Keep ReadingBeing a Neighbor on Sundays
In Luke 10, a lawyer responds to the commandment to love God and love neighbors as yourself by asking Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus responds with a parable that strikingly reframes the question.Who will be a neighbor?...
Keep ReadingOrdination & Commissioning of The So's
This past Sunday, 12/7, we had the joy of ordaining Eric So and commissioning his family as local missionaries in a refugee community in Riverdale, MD. Eric got to share their story and the church prayed for his family as they were sent out. It was a powerful time for our church family....
Keep ReadingAyush | Story and Baptism
Ayush talks about how his heart was transformed from generally beleiving in God to directly trusting Jesus. ...
Keep ReadingBrady | Story and Baptism
As Brady and his dad walked through the scriptures together, Brady came to understand that Jesus died for him. ...
Keep ReadingGeorgian Forest Family Fun Fest 2014
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from The Well have had the privilege of serving the teachers, students, and families at Georgian Forest Elementary School's Thanksgiving celebration....
Keep ReadingZach | Story and Baptism
Listen to Zach's story of how Jesus freed him from the life he thought he was supposed to live to a joyful life for Christ. ...
Keep ReadingSam | Story and Baptism
Listen to Sam's story of being crushed by pressures to be perfect but finding life-giving freedom in Christ's perfection for her. Sam's Baptism- October 26, 2014 from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep ReadingOlivia | Story and Baptism
Olivia shares about calling herself a Christian her whole life and how she just recently understood the truth of the Gospel. ...
Keep ReadingHaley | Story and Baptism
Haley shares about how Jesus has filled the void that she always felt, despite her happy life. Hear how she is being transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ...
Keep ReadingPart 1 | After Ferguson: "What do we do?" by Eric So
This is a three part blog series in response to Ferguson that will be posted throughout this week. Each part will be written by a different leader of The Well and offer next steps to guide our church family. Part 1 | After Ferguson: "What do we do?" by Eric So Whether you consume the news through print, television, or internet and especially if you engage in social m...
Keep ReadingRedeeming Marriages - Four Corners Community
Within one of The Well’s Communities you can expect to find groups of people eating together, sharing stories, serving their neighbors, and building solid friendships. Recently, one of our communities noticed a disturbing trend of failing marriages in their neighborhood. Several families decided to take a step forward and invest in their neighbors’ marriages....
Keep ReadingSue | Story & Baptism
From hating God to now faithfully following Jesus, hear how God has drawn Sue to Himself for her joy. Sue | Story & Baptism from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep ReadingBecky | Story & Baptism
From seeking blessings to now seeking the One who blesses. From idle disobedience to active, faithful obedience. Hear how Christ has been transforming Becky. Becky | Story & Baptism from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep ReadingGinger | Story
She lost her husband in a tragic accident. Listen to Ginger's moving story of how the God who was broken met her in her brokenness and mourning. Ginger | Story from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep Reading2 Year Celebration [VID]
The Well Community Church was planted two years ago. Starting with 15 people in a basement, God has been gracious in our aim to proclaim the gospel, multiply disciples, love our neighbors, and bless our city. Following Jesus together for the good of the world. We recently celebrated our two year mark, but it was really about celebrating Jesus. It's all to Jesus. Watch o...
Keep ReadingKenny | Story & Baptism
Kenny's self-sufficiency failed him & led him to brokenness, despair. But God rescues & redeems. Now, Kenny's complete dependence upon Christ gives him new life, hope and joy. ...
Keep ReadingJulie | Story & Baptism
Hear how Julie realized her good works would never be enough to save her but that Christ's finished work was, is, and will always be sufficient. Powerful. Julie | Story & Baptism from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep ReadingAmy | Story & Baptism
Hear how Christ transformed her identity, defeated her fear of death, and gave her new desires and purpose in her new life in Christ. ...
Keep ReadingGet Ready To Celebrate!
This Sunday will be The Well’s 2 Year Celebration! Wow. Praise God for planting this church, transforming lives, growing the body, and empowering us as we take the gospel out on mission here in Silver Spring. All because of Jesus. All to Jesus. We want to give you a heads up on several things so you’ll be ready to celebrate Sunday morning....
Keep ReadingBrian - Experience w/ CRU
Brian, a UMD graduate who is now a part of The Well, shares about how God used CRU to bring the gospel to him and how he is now being used to bring the gospel to others. ...
Keep ReadingJessie - Saved To & Saved From
Jessie - Saved From & Saved To from The Well Community Church on Vimeo. Jessie Manning, a member of The Well, shares on God's pursuit of her, new identity in Christ, experiences with CRU, and the gospel shaping her relationships....
Keep ReadingKara - The Story Behind JUSTlove
AwarenessIt wasn’t until I started my first job in Baltimore that I realized the magnitude of sex trafficking & how evident it is here. Here in the United States. Here in our neighborhoods. In our schools & local shopping centers. It is rooted in our culture like cancer cells. It’s multiplying & taking lives. Sure, I learned about the subject in college & how...
Keep ReadingCardboard Testimonies
Cardboard Testimonies from The Well Community Church on Vimeo....
Keep ReadingAmy's Message to The Well
Amy's Message to The Well from The Well Community Church on Vimeo. Amy Butler, one of our early members who moved to Ohio, updates us on her life along with a special message and blessing for The Well!...
Keep ReadingBaptism of Joanna Grabau (5/27/12)
Baptism - Joanna Grabau (5/27/12) from The Well Community Church on Vimeo. Joanna Grabau is baptized by Pastor Matt Klingler on May 27, 2012. The first baptism of The Well Community Church. Pastor Matt was the guest preacher at Grace Community Church and the baptism was held during the sermon....
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