Aaron Marcelli | January 25, 2012
While walking through the halls at work the other day I saw a pamphlet on top of a newspaper stand that said “It’s easy as ABC.” I realized the pamphlet was a gospel tract intended to catch the attention of a passerby and explain the gospel of Jesus Christ to anyone who read it. The [...]
Aaron Marcelli | November 29, 2011
In my experience, the people who are most successful in life are extremely driven individuals. They have a deep sense of passion or calling. There is a cause (whether social, political, or religious) that compels them to give of their time, money, and effort. They make a difference, rather small or large, because they are [...]
Aaron Marcelli | November 10, 2011
Here are a few things that have been going on with us lately: Katy and I have really enjoyed leading our new small group. This is allowing us to form deeper relationships with some great young couples. I’m contemplating going back to school to finish my Master’s degree. This most likely would mean I take [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 2, 2011
In July I finally read the highly acclaimed Radical by David Platt. The book was certainly challenging and bold. So when I saw Platt had written a follow up book titled Radical Together I immediately requested a copy. The short book was very obviously written from the same burden for the poor, un-reached and spiritually [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 15, 2011
About a week ago I joined in my church’s staff prayer meeting. The team circled up on the auditorium platform and took turns praying over the weekend’s services. The popcorn prayer time included several staff members asking for God’s presence and blessings on the services among other requests. And then our pastor broke in and [...]
Aaron Marcelli | June 15, 2011
I have noticed a habit or trend among contemporary pastors today that I find unhealthy. Some (not all or most) contemporary, mega-church pastors make a habit of talking about or referring to their “hot wife.” Whether it be through twitter, blogs, or preaching, we are informed regularly of the hotness of the pastors wife. A [...]
Aaron Marcelli | May 23, 2011
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions you may have about our change of plans in church planting as well as my responses. How does this change effect where you will live? Katy and I are still looking to move to Chattanooga. We love Chattanooga and actually think it will be a benefit to live and [...]
Aaron Marcelli | May 19, 2011
Dear Family and Friends, Allow me to first thank you for your support. So many of you are consistently praying for us, encouraging us and asking for updates in our church planting journey. The purpose of this letter is actually to inform you of a pretty significant update on our lives. While Katy and I [...]
Aaron Marcelli | April 29, 2011
I have been telling people for years that I wanted to start a church. I always saw it as some mystical thing in the future. Basically I was waiting until I learned how to plant a church. Well, now that I am in the process of doing it, I am learning that there is no [...]
Aaron Marcelli | April 26, 2011
A pretty common question I get asked a lot now is, “so how’s the church planting?” I try to usually be ready with a simple answer that lets people know about anything new. After all, that is what they are asking, “what things are happening?” Though we are just a few steps in and more [...]
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