Easter Sunday was incredible! The energy, the joy, the way so many of you showed up, invited others, served, and created such a welcoming environment, it really was something special. It was a powerful reminder of what God is doing in and through our church. But as amazing as Easter was, it also reminds us of something important: Easter isn’t just something we celebrate, it’s the very reason the church has a mission.

The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just good news for us to enjoy; it’s good news for us to share. It reminds us of our calling as Christians, and as a church, to reach all people with nothing but Jesus. Tomorrow, I’ll be preaching a standalone message focused on the importance of reaching people with the gospel. We’ll look at some biblical guidance for how that actually happens - what it looks like, what it doesn’t look like, and how each of us plays a part in it.

I’ll also spend a little time sharing more about our church’s vision and how we believe God is calling us, as Reach Church, to move forward in this mission together. Not just to reach more people, but to reach people in a way that is real, Spirit-led, and centered on nothing but Jesus.

Looking forward to being together again tomorrow at 10am.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

J. R. R. Tolkien once coined the word eucatastrophe. It literally means a “good catastrophe” — the sudden happy turn in a story that pierces you with a joy that brings tears.

Joseph’s father, Jacob, had no choice but to send his sons back to Egypt for food. As they left, he had no idea what would happen to them, how things would turn out, or if he would ever see them again. But one day, they return. And not only do they return, but they bring with them news, such good news he couldn’t even believe it.

Joseph, the son he thought was dead, was still alive - a eucatastrophe for the ages!

But this eucatastrophe was only a foreshadowing of the greatest eucatastrophe the world has ever known. When all seemed lost, when all hope had faded, news broke into the world that would change it forever - Jesus is alive! It’s a message so good we still find it hard to believe. But it’s true. All of it.

See you tomorrow at 10am for Easter Sunday!
Pastor Tyler

This weekend is everything for us.

In many ways, all our faith hinges on what we remember and celebrate over these next few days. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are not separate events, but one unified story.

Friday is where our sin was paid for once and for all, as Jesus’ sacrifice fully removed our sin and ended condemnation forever. By His blood, we have been forgiven completely and permanently. Sunday is where we receive His very life. Through the resurrection, we were not just forgiven but made new - united with Christ and brought into His life. Both are essential. Without Friday, there is no payment for sin. Without Sunday, there is no life, no resurrection, and no hope. But together, they tell the greatest story ever told.

This Friday at 7pm, we will gather for a special Good Friday service centered around the historic tradition of Tenebrae. The word “Tenebrae” means darkness or shadows, and this type of service has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Our time together will begin at 7pm and conclude around 8pm. I’ll be sharing a shorter message, we’ll take communion together, and we will walk through this meaningful tradition that helps us slow down and sit in the significance of what Jesus has done for us. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and under. It will be a reflective and powerful time as we remember the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Then Sunday comes, bringing with it the greatest news we could ever imagine. What looked like the end was not the end. Death did not win, sin did not win, and darkness did not win. Jesus is alive! So, this Sunday at 10am, join us as we celebrate the reality of the resurrection! This is a great opportunity to invite someone in your life who might be open to coming to church, especially on a day like Easter. You never know what God might do through a simple invitation!

It’s going to be a full and joyful morning. We’ll have Easter eggs for the kids, we’ll celebrate together as a church family, and we’ll conclude our series with a message called “Everything is Going to be OK.” I’d encourage you to get here a little early, as we’re expecting a full room.

I truly can’t wait to experience this weekend with you. It’s a reminder of everything we believe and everything we hold onto.

See you this weekend!
Pastor Tyler

Have you ever noticed how life is more connected than you think? There are moments when you look back and begin to see how events in your life, even ones that felt random, painful, or insignificant, were actually tied together in ways you couldn’t see at the time. As we continue our series "For Good: The Life of Joseph," the next two messages take a bit of a turn. Instead of viewing the story through Joseph’s eyes, we're going to step into the perspective of his father, Jacob.

Jacob is left with no choice. The famine that Joseph predicted in Egypt has now spread across the land and reached his own family. In a moment that seems somewhat insignificant, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain. What he does not realize is that this decision will set off a chain of events that leads to one of the most powerful reunions in all of Scripture.

It's a powerful reminder that all the moments of our lives are more connected than we realize, and that God is working through all of them, even when we cannot see it.

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, and we would love to have you start that journey with us at Reach Church.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

Have you ever noticed how every story has a turning point? There’s always a moment (or a series of moments) when things begin to shift. When you look back, you can point to it and say, that’s where everything changed. The same is true in the story of Joseph.

After being forgotten in prison for two long years, something unexpected happens. Pharaoh begins having troubling dreams, and suddenly, the chief cupbearer remembers Joseph. Joseph is brought out of prison and given the opportunity to stand before Pharaoh and interpret his dreams. From that moment, a chain of events is set in motion that will lead to his rise to power in Egypt. And for the first time, Joseph begins to see. He starts to understand that all the pain, the betrayal, the waiting, the forgetting, were not wasted. So much so that when Joseph has two sons, he gives them names that tell the story of what God has done in his life.

Tomorrow, we’re going to look at those names and what they reveal about learning to see your life differently. Because at some point, God invites all of us to look back, not with bitterness, but with a new perspective.

Join us tomorrow as we continue For Good: The Life of Joseph. You might just begin to see your own story in a new way.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

Have you ever felt forgotten? You tried to do the right thing. You tried to be faithful. You put in the effort to help others. And somehow it feels like none of it mattered. Sometimes it even feels like doing the right thing made things worse - no good deed goes unpunished!

It’s one thing to feel forgotten by other people. It’s difficult watching others move ahead while you feel stuck where you are. But sometimes it goes even deeper than that. Not only do you feel forgotten by others, but you even begin to feel forgotten by God. You pray, but nothing seems to change. You try to trust Him, but the situation doesn’t improve. You keep doing the right thing, but life doesn’t seem to reward it. After a while you start to wonder…did any of it really matter? Why bother?’

This Sunday we’ll continue our series For Good: The Life of Joseph. After the incident with Potiphar’s wife, Joseph ends up in prison for something he didn’t do. Yet even there, Joseph doesn’t shut down. He continues to care for the people around him and trust God. But even after all that, Joseph is forgotten. Or at least it seems that way.

Maybe you’re feeling forgotten for a variety of reasons. Tomorrow we’ll be reminded that you’re not. Bring a friend who needs that reminder, too.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

This Sunday, we’ll continue our series "For Good: The Life of Joseph" as we follow Joseph’s journey into Egypt. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph ends up in the house of Potiphar. And though he’s now in Egypt, Joseph’s story seems to take a promising turn. In Potiphar’s house, Joseph rises to a position of trust and responsibility. But then comes one of the most well-known moments in Joseph’s life - his encounter with Potiphar’s wife. Joseph refuses her advances, is falsely accused, and ends up in prison for something he didn’t do.

Most sermons on this passage focus on Joseph’s ability to resist temptation. The lesson usually goes something like this: be strong, avoid sin, and follow Joseph’s example. But is that really what this story is about? What if the point of the story isn’t simply Joseph’s willpower? What if something deeper is happening here?

Join us at Reach this Sunday for a message I’ve titled “How to Stop Sinning.” (I’m really excited about this one.)

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

Tomorrow, we conclude our series Different on Purpose. But honestly, last night’s Night to Shine showed exactly why Reach Church is different on purpose. All night, I watched so many of you step up to serve in countless ways. On the drive home I turned to Gwen and said, “We really have something special here.” It’s true. We really do. There is something uniquely beautiful about a church where people serve with joy, laugh together, and celebrate others. And what makes it even more special is that none of it is manufactured, forced, or driven by pressure.

So why is that? Where does that kind of culture come from?

Tomorrow, we’re going to answer that question by looking at Matthew 20 - the parable of the workers in the vineyard. It’s one of Jesus’ most shocking parables. It confronts our instincts about fairness, merit, comparison, and what we think we deserve. And tucked inside it is the key to a culture of grace. When grace levels us, humbles us, and frees us from comparison, it produces joy. It produces generosity. It produces servant hearts. It produces the kind of culture we experienced last night.

I can’t wait to look at this final passage together and celebrate what God has done and continues to do among us. Bring a friend and invite them to be part of this special place.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

Do you remember singing Sunday school songs? One of the most memorable for many of us was about a “wee little man” named Zacchaeus. (A wee little man was he!) It’s a “church kid” classic, but the story behind it is one of the most unique and surprising interactions in all of Scripture.

Zacchaeus wasn’t just short; he was deeply despised - a tax collector and a thief. And yet Jesus does something shocking. He looks up, calls Zacchaeus by name, and invites Himself over to his house. Of all the people in Jericho, Jesus chooses him. Tomorrow, we’ll spend time in this story and wrestle with what it tells us about the heart of Jesus and what it means for us. Who does Jesus move toward? Why? And how does an encounter with Jesus change a person from the inside out?

Please bundle up! It’s cold out there, but our doors will be open, the coffee will be hot, and it’ll be warm inside. I can’t wait to be with you tomorrow!

See you soon,
Pastor Tyler

It’s been bitter cold and snowy, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably spent way more time inside than you planned this week. But our parking lot is plowed and ready for tomorrow! We’ll be continuing our Different on Purpose series with a message from John 13 - the moment where Jesus gets down on His knees and washes the disciples’ feet.

It’s a powerful scene, and it brings us face to face with something we all deal with in life: betrayal. Any time we love deeply or invest ourselves in relationships, disappointment and hurt are always a possibility. But as we look at Jesus serving the very people who would fail Him, we’ll talk about what the grace we’ve been given ourselves means for difficult relationships in our lives and how we respond when trust is broken.

We’ll also be taking communion together, a reminder of the grace that never lets us go. When we truly understand the depth of what communion means, it continues to shape our church culture more and more into a culture of grace.

Don’t let the cold keep you from being together tomorrow. We need each other! I’m really looking forward to a special morning.

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

Why come to church? After all, we often say something that’s absolutely true: there’s nothing you can do to make God love you more, and nothing you can do to make God love you less - that includes coming to church. God’s love isn’t earned by attendance, and His grace isn’t dependent on showing up. And yet, the writer of Hebrews urges us, “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…” (Hebrews 10:24–25, ESV).

That encouragement isn’t about earning favor with God. It’s about our good. We need one another. We need encouragement. We need to be reminded of the gospel, especially when life gets busy, distracting, or heavy. When we give in to the distractions that keep us away, we don’t lose God’s love, but we do miss out. We miss being stirred toward love and good works, and we miss the encouragement we didn’t even know we needed.

So don’t neglect meeting together tomorrow. Not out of obligation, but because it’s good for you! Join us at 10am as we continue our series "Different on Purpose."

See you soon!
Pastor Tyler

This Sunday’s message will come from a short but powerful passage in 2 Samuel 12, where the prophet Nathan confronts King David. It’s a story that captures the very heart of the message we preach at Reach Church. This message isn't a new message. It’s not my message. It’s the gospel! But unfortunately, that gospel message often gets buried under layers of self-empowerment, self-improvement, and sin management. These things may sound spiritual, but they aren’t good news! The gospel doesn’t tell us to fix ourselves, manage our failures, or try harder to be better. It tells us what God has already done for us in Christ.

And that’s what makes us unapologetically different - we stick to preaching the gospel message. Nothing but.

This series is a great opportunity to understand what makes Reach, Reach - why we emphasize grace the way we do, why we talk so much about honesty, humility, and realness, and why grace is what shapes the culture of our church.

Tomorrow is a great Sunday to bring someone with you to hear and experience the good news!

See you soon,
Pastor Tyler

This Sunday marks our first Sunday of 2026, and there’s something meaningful about beginning a new year together as a church family. As we gather, I want to set the direction for where we’re heading in the year ahead. We’ll spend time reflecting on the kind of community God is forming here at Reach, and what it looks like for grace to move beyond something we believe into something we live by.

As Brennan Manning once said, “Put bluntly, the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it in practice.” This new series will challenge all of us to close that gap. It will be deeply challenging, but also deeply transformative. We often talk about the vertical reality of grace - how God meets us in Jesus, not based on performance or effort, but grounded in His love and mercy. But grace was never meant to stop there. When it truly takes hold of our hearts, it reshapes how we relate to one another, horizontally.

This Sunday begins a new series called "Different on Purpose: A Culture of Grace." As we start a new year, my prayer is that grace becomes more visible and more practiced in our lives. Not just on Sundays, but in the way we live every day. I hope you’ll make it a priority to be with us this Sunday as we start the new year together!

See you tomorrow at 10am!
Pastor Tyler

We had two incredible Christmas Eve services, and I’m deeply grateful for all that went into making them so meaningful. So many people gave their time, energy, and creativity to help create such a special time celebrating the birth of our Savior. Thank you to everyone who served so faithfully!

The days after Christmas feel a little strange, don’t they? It’s that time of year when you wake up, stare at the calendar, and honestly aren’t sure what day it is anymore. The leftovers blur together, routines disappear, and time feels a little fuzzy. But…tomorrow is Sunday! And with that comes a tradition we’ve grown to love at Reach - a Sunday brunch together. Instead of our normal service format, we’ll gather around tables, enjoy good food, hear testimonies from within our congregation, and share communion together as a church family. It’s a sweet and meaningful way to slow down, reflect, and give thanks for what God has done and look ahead to what He will continue to do among us.

Please note: there will be no livestream this Sunday. I hope you’ll join us in person for this special morning.

See you tomorrow!
Pastor Tyler

A large portion of our worship gathering tomorrow will feature our kids’ Christmas production, Angels Aware! Our kids have been faithfully working on this since August, and I want to encourage you to make it a priority to join us in person and support them. I’m confident you’ll be blessed as the good news of Christmas is shared through our children.

Angels Aware! is about seeing Christmas from heaven’s perspective. You'll be reminded that Jesus did not come by accident, but it was always God’s plan to send His Son and reveal Himself to us "Face to Face." Tomorrow, I'll briefly share a message from Galatians 4:4–5: “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” God did not remain distant. He came near. And He came near right on time.

Please note that due to the nature of this service, we will not be livestreaming tomorrow. Nursery will be available, but there will be no regular Reach Kids program since many of our kids are involved in the production. Children who are not participating are encouraged to stay with their families and support their friends.

See you tomorrow!
Pastor Tyler

There’s a Christmas song many of us recognize from the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas called “Where Are You Christmas?” On the surface, it’s a song about how Christmas feels different as we grow up - how the wonder fades, the excitement shifts, and things don’t quite feel the way they used to. But on a deeper level, the song gives voice to something far more universal. It puts words to questions we often find ourselves asking God: Where are You? Why can’t I find You anymore? Why does it feel like You’ve gone away? What happened to the joy You once brought into my life?

Most of us know what it’s like to feel that way. And when those questions surface, our instinct is usually to respond with a frantic search to “find God” again. We start trying everything. We look in all kinds of places. We chase emotional highs, routines, distractions, and even good religious activity, hoping something will help us recover what feels lost.

Tomorrow, as we continue our Christmas series Face to Face: Seeing God for Who He Really Is, we’ll be turning our attention to John 1:16–17. These verses point us to the surprising way God makes Himself known. Not through striving or searching harder, but through the grace that comes to us in Jesus - “grace upon grace.”

I’m praying this message brings clarity, comfort, and renewed joy, especially for those who feel weary and distant this Christmas season. Bring a friend and be reminded of the good news Christmas brings!

See you tomorrow at 10am!
Pastor Tyler

If someone asked you to explain the true meaning of Christmas in one sentence, what would you say? Tomorrow, we’re looking at a passage that answers that question in a way most wouldn’t expect. As we continue our Christmas series, Face to Face: Seeing God for Who He Really Is, we’ll turn to John 1:9–13. These verses offer one of the clearest summaries of what the good news of Jesus’ coming truly means: “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."

One of the most important concepts in the Christian faith is being “born again.” We hear the phrase often, but what does it really mean? What is Jesus actually describing? And why does it matter for every single one of us? To answer those questions, we’ll look at a conversation between Jesus and a Pharisee named Nicodemus in John 3. In their late-night exchange, Jesus surprises Nicodemus with the truth that being born again isn’t about trying harder, becoming more religious, or cleaning ourselves up - it’s about simply receiving the new life God freely gives through His Son.

The Christmas season is fully upon us. Come and hear what Christmas is truly all about…in a way you may never have thought about before.

See you tomorrow at 10am.
Pastor Tyler

He wore clothes made of camel’s hair, held together by a simple leather belt. He ate locusts and wild honey. He was the lone voice crying out in the wilderness. He was unconventional, yet he carried out his mission with a clear and compelling message: “Make straight the way of the Lord.”

Tomorrow we continue our Christmas series Face to Face: Seeing God for Who He Really Is by turning our attention to John 1:6–8. In these few verses, we’re introduced to one of the most captivating figures in all of Scripture - John the Baptist. John was sent by God “as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him” (verses 7–8). His calling was singular and unmistakable: to clear the path for Jesus and point people to the Light they desperately needed.

But here’s what might surprise you. For all the witnessing John did concerning Jesus…near the end of his life, he asks a question no one expected. A question that feels almost jarring. A question that might even shock you. And yet, it’s the very same question every one of us asks at some point (often at several points) on our journey of faith.

I believe tomorrow’s message will speak to you in a deep and timely way. Bring a friend and join us at Reach Church tomorrow at 10am!

See you soon,
Pastor Tyler

One of my favorite pieces of art is this painting of the ten lepers from Luke 17. In the story, Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to give thanks. This painting makes that moment feel almost tangible. Nine lepers rush back toward the lives they’ve missed, eager to be cleared by the priests and finally move on. But something about what has just happened stops the one leper in his tracks before he can step back into the hustle and bustle of life. I’m sure the other nine were grateful to be healed. I’m sure they were thankful to Jesus for what He had done. But only this one came back to express it. Why? What made him return?

The answer is tucked into verse 16: “Now he was a Samaritan.”

It’s no coincidence that the one who returned was the outsider - the one everyone else avoided, the one who never would have expected to be healed, the one most stunned that grace had come for him. The gospel reminds us that we’re all outsiders God has brought in. And the moment we forget that, the moment we begin thinking of ourselves as insiders who somehow earned our place, is the moment our spirit of thanksgiving begins to fade.

God has welcomed the outsiders to eat at His table. And that is something so beautifully profound, it may stop you dead in your tracks to return and give thanks. Not just today but every day.

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” - Psalm 100:4

Happy Thanksgiving!

A.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In essence, what we believe about God shapes what we believe about ourselves, how we live, how we see the world, how we view other people, and how we interact with those around us. Who you believe God to be influences absolutely everything.

Tomorrow we begin a new series titled Face to Face: Seeing God for Who He Really Is, from John 1:1–18. In the opening of his Gospel, John reveals the breathtaking reality of the incarnation: God stepped into humanity, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and the God who once seemed distant chose to come near. God with us. God made flesh. This is the true heart of the Christmas season.

Every now and then a message feels especially meaningful to me, and tomorrow’s message is one of those. I’m excited to step into the Christmas season with you at Reach tomorrow at 10am.

See you soon,
Pastor Tyler

Tomorrow, we conclude our “Therefore” series. Over the past several weeks, we’ve looked at places in Scripture where God points us back to what He has done and calls us to live differently because of it. As meaningful as each of these “therefores” has been, we’re ending with what I believe is the greatest “therefore” in all of Scripture.

I’m not going to reveal which verse it is until tomorrow (any guesses?), but I can tell you this: this one “therefore” stands out because it captures the very essence of the gospel - It embodies the fullness of what Jesus has accomplished for us and then shows us what that means for our lives right now. Not someday. Not in theory. But today. Understanding the implications of this “greatest therefore” changes everything: how we see God, how we see ourselves, how we treat others, how we walk through suffering and success, and how we live in joy and freedom.

Tomorrow isn’t just about discovering which verse contains this “greatest therefore;” it’s about learning how to let this truth reshape your life from the inside out. (It’s also a great week to bring that friend you’ve been wanting to invite!)

See you tomorrow at 10 a.m.!
Pastor Tyler

In his book The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer paints a beautiful picture of what true unity looks like. He writes: “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So, one hundred worshipers [meeting] together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be, were they to become ‘unity’ conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship.” That’s what real unity looks like - it’s not about trying harder to get along; it’s about each of us being tuned to Christ.

This Sunday, guest speaker and Reach Church member Rev. Grant Hasty will unpack this idea from Ephesians 4. In this passage, the Apostle Paul’s “therefore” marks a shift from principle to practice, from doctrine to duty. It’s a call to look back at what God has done and move forward with purpose.

We all need guidance on what that looks like in our own lives. So come join us this Sunday as we learn together to be in tune with God’s plan for uniting us as one body.

Nothing But Jesus,
Pastor Tyler

In Philippians 2:12–13, Paul writes, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” At first glance, that may sound like a contradiction. Other parts of Scripture make it clear that salvation is a gift, not something we earn or achieve. So, if it’s already finished, what’s left for us to “work out”?

Tomorrow, we’re going to dig into that tension together. God never wanted us to perform for His approval, but to live from it. Only when we understand that truth do we begin to experience the dynamic, Spirit-led, Spirit-filled life God designed for us. The same grace that saves us is the grace that sustains and transforms us from the inside out! And as if that weren’t reason enough to celebrate, we’ll also be witnessing a few baptisms tomorrow - a powerful, living picture of this very truth.

So, take full advantage of that extra hour of sleep tonight and come ready for an incredible morning at Reach Church at 10am.

See you then!
Pastor Tyler

Last week, we remembered how God has been faithful through the fire, through setbacks, and through seasons of waiting. We talked about how He’s called us to see past the ruins to the hope of rebuilding, just like in the story of Nehemiah. But as Nehemiah discovered, and as we’ve experienced, rebuilding never comes without resistance. There are always obstacles, delays, and distractions that try to pull us away from the mission at hand. Yet through it all, God keeps calling His people to rise and build.

This Sunday, we’ll continue the story of Nehemiah and talk about what it means to stay faithful to the work in front of us. I’ll also be sharing more key updates about our own rebuilding project: where we are, what’s next, and how each of us can take part in what God is doing.

God is writing the next chapter in the Reach story. Don’t just watch it happen from the sidelines - step into the arena and be part of it. It’s going to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime ride as we rebuild together, and I don’t want you to miss a single moment.

Now is the perfect time to bring others into the Reach story. Invite someone to join you tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Let’s arise and build together,
Pastor Tyler

There are moments in a church’s story that define everything that comes after. We’ve walked through fire (literally). We’ve watched God rebuild the ruins. And now, we’re standing on the edge of what’s next. The next two Sundays, I’ll be sharing our story — the story of where God has brought us from and where He’s leading us. It’s a story of trials, triumphs, and God’s faithfulness through it all.

We’ll be continuing our Therefore series with the words of Nehemiah 2:20: “The God of heaven will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” In the context of the message, I’ll be sharing some updates about the building project - the progress, the challenges, and how we can all help move it forward.

If Reach Church has ever made an impact in your life, I want to encourage you: don’t miss these next two Sundays. Let’s gather as one family to remember God’s faithfulness and step forward together into the unique future He has for us.

Let’s arise and build together,
Pastor Tyler