Fall 2023

Strengthening Your Marriage (Fall Marriage Class)

by Mark MildrenWhen I was in seminary at Southern Methodist University, Pastoral Care and Counseling was a required year-long class. That was a very practical course for me. I chose to do an additional counseling class in Marriage and Family Counseling. I supposed that would be a very practical class in preparation for ministry. I was right. During my ministry, I learned that the...

A Legacy of Generosity: Launching the Schweitzer Foundation

Faithfulness and generosity have always been central to the Schweitzer Church story. With God’s leading, an acre of land on the edge of Springfield was given by the Schweitzer family for the purpose of beginning a new church in Southeast Springfield. Over 70 years ago, a small group of people began worshiping in a small sanctuary they helped build with their hands and generosity.  Staying...

It’s Me. Hi. I’m on Sabbatical, It’s Me. 

Hi. It’s me, Taylor, your Technical Director! At the time of writing, I am halfway through my sabbatical. This season of rest has been...

New Studies, Confirmation & More for Students this Fall

This summer, Schweitzer students took on painting the Student Lounge, traveled to various campus, served together at Camp Barnabas and had a lot of...

Family-Focused in Schweitzer Kids

Summer with Schweitzer Kids has been AMAZING! Our new once-a-month family events have been a hit!! Nerf & Nachos Night was fun for all...

A Story of Transformation

Refurbishing & the addition of a Mural for Hoffman Hall“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone,...

The Art of Songwriting

Over the years, I’ve had people come up and ask me how I write songs. I’ll get questions like, “How long does it take...

Flourish Food Pantry at Schweitzer Celebrates 20 Years

Twenty years ago, a very special ministry began at Schweitzer as two leaders, Ed Hewlett and Roger Tunks, were burdened by the needs of...

Fall Sermon Series: Fruit of the Spirit

When I was a young Christian, I thought the Christian life was mostly about the things I didn’t do. You know how it goes:...

Exploring Faith Honestly with Alpha

Most of my life I was afraid to ask questions . . . especially about the really hard stuff. Sure, I was curious about...

Find Your People: A Path Out of Loneliness

In May of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” It turns out that even before...

Building Something Big! A Troll Adventure

This summer, I embarked on a unique opportunity! To build a giant troll with a team of people led by an artist from Denmark....

Embrace Grace Launches at Schweitzer

Amy, single and pregnant at 19, knew of no welcoming church group for women in her situation, but she and her boyfriend knew exactly...