by Matthew McDill | September 15, 2020 | GREENHOUSE | 0 Comments

Fall 2020/ Matthew McDill This is an amazing time in our culture when the words that people use and the causes that people stand for are taking center stage and having serious consequences. On one hand, this is nothing new, and it is always wise to be careful and considerate in the things we say and the movements we join. On the other hand, we may be tempted to shrink back from saying anything at all. It seems that if we take any kind of position on an issue, we are choosing sides in a war and are going to get shot at. Therefore, let’s choose...

by Sarah Hicks | August 19, 2020 | GREENHOUSE | 0 Comments

Graduate 2020/ Matthew McDill [A Note to Parents] This year two of my boys are moving out to go to school. My hope is that we have given them the skills and wisdom they will need to live a meaningful life that makes an impact for God. I hope that we have also built relationships with them so that we can continue to guide and teach them. Whether you are graduating your first student or last, whether they are going to school or staying home, our young people are transitioning into a new phase of life. I would like to share with you some of the...

by Sarah Hicks | August 5, 2020 | GREENHOUSE | 0 Comments

Graduate 2020/ Briggs Greenwood I stand in the back of a ballroom filled to the brim with families and friends—my eyes tearing and my heart overflowing. I’m sure I also look stressed and tired, and it’s very likely that my shoes are in a corner somewhere. By 7:00 pm, I will be ready to drop, but it’s my favorite day of the year. I have had the extreme privilege to coordinate NCHE’s graduation ceremonies for the last several years. I took on the role because I like to organize events and create hospitable experiences for people. I still enjoy...