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Who Are Our Local Mission Partners?

This is a thank you card we recently received from Southside Middle School. Over the course of February, Commonway collected food and hygiene items, along with new or gently used clothing, to supply the "Panther Pantry," a new program at Southside focused on providing essential supplies…
Adam Bouse
March 10, 2016
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Who Are Our Global Mission Partners?

Did you know that Commonway partners with organizations, locally and globally, to do good work, restore what is broken, and provide hope in tangible ways? In fact, we have committed to direct 10% of everything you give at Commonway back out to strategic partners, organizations, and…
Adam Bouse
March 9, 2016
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Why Do We Do Baptism?

You probably know what baptism is, but you might wonder why churches do it. Baptism itself is a simple act and it is one of the most powerful actions in the life of a follower of Jesus. Simply put, baptism is an outward and visible sign…
Adam Bouse
October 9, 2015
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Core Values: Generous Service

"...so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him." John 13:4-5…
Adam Bouse
August 25, 2015
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The Balance Between Busy and Connected

When it comes to busy schedules, we don’t want church to be another obligation to meet, a calendar to manage, or burden to bear. We value authentic relationships and shared grace (among other things) because they give us the freedom to build a life of meaning and…
Adam Bouse
August 18, 2015
Mission & Values

What Motivates Us: Our Mission & Values

In 2013, a group of people came together to bring greater clarity to the values of the church. Over a period of six months, countless prayers, and a lot of discussion, this group landed on a clear vision, a simple mission statement, and five core…
Adam Bouse
July 29, 2015