Earlier this summer, the blockbuster movie Ted opened to bring in an amazing $54 million, one of the best opening weekends ever for an R-rated comedy. Distributing company Universal Pictures believes the film could bring … Read More

He was a typical 27 year-old southern Californian surfer. Tanned, fit and stoked.  As Reed and I talked with him, pondering the finer points of stand up paddle boards (SUP), we discovered we shared a … Read More

Many Christians who are following Christ in faith struggle greatly with their role in the church.  They wonder, Do I have what it takes to live this new life? Do I have anything to offer … Read More

Eighty nine-year old Harold Camping predicted that Saturday, May 21st, would be the date of the return of Christ to rapture his church before the great tribulation.  If you are reading this, Camping was wrong.  … Read More

We have been friends for close to two decades.  Donna and I have enjoyed laughs, hikes, Bible studies, conversation, cross-country skiing and fabulous meals together with John and Jane Doe.  It was the sort of … Read More

Other than during a church service, when is the last time you sang in a public setting?  Possibly it was at a birthday party, a Karaoke game or a sporting event?  A birthday party is … Read More

It is no secret that many evangelical churches have struggled with music and worship styles. And it is no surprise that this struggle sometimes erupts into a full-fledged church fight. These worship wars have plagued … Read More

by Steve Jolley & Ryan Wassel and In the sixteenth century, Rome began the monumental building project of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Those who have visited Rome and the Vatican can attest that Saint … Read More

As you are reading this, your thoughts no doubt have moved from Thanksgiving to Christmas.  There is much to be done in the coming season.  We may have reserved a day or two to be … Read More

by Steve Jolley & Ryan Wassel and In our continuing series, Reforming the Reformation, we are considering what it means when we say Santa Barbara Community Church stands in the Reformed tradition.  Last … Read More