The wonderful aspect of the church, when properly understood, is that it’s not merely a physical structure we attend; rather, it’s a mission we actively choose to participate in. The church embodies the people of God dedicated to the mission of God, a...
Jesus’ tomb isn’t empty. When Jesus walked out, someone else went in. By your faith in the empty tomb, that hole in the ground became a grave again: for the old you. Let me share five things that died when you put your faith in the risen Jesus and that can’t be...
Many people believe that Christians struggle with math due to the concept of the Trinity. The misconception is that Christians say, “We have the Father, Son, and Spirit – that’s one plus one plus one,” and then assert that equals one God....
One of the remarkable aspects of embracing a relationship with Jesus is the cleansing of our metaphorical whiteboard. All the sins on it are wiped away. However, what if, over time, we find ourselves accumulating new marks of sin? Is there a point where God might look...
Christian Universalism is a topic that has gaining popularity in American culture. The basic concept of Christian Universalism posits that everyone will be saved, irrespective of their faith in Jesus during their lifetime. There are different versions of it; one...
In our society, we’ve developed a complex relationship with sex. We’ve both celebrated and diminished its significance, transforming it into a physical act when it’s actually more profound. To fully grasp sex as God teaches it, we need to find a...
Our culture enthusiastically embraces the saying, “No pain, no gain,” a concept we appreciate until we find ourselves in pain, desperately seeking relief. However, not all pain is inherently bad; it hinges on one’s perspective. When we are working out, we willingly...
I’m Craig Smith, and I have the privilege of serving as the lead pastor at Mission Hills Church in south Denver. I love answering difficult questions with Bible driven truth. Today we’re going to answer the question, “can the Bible and science go...
Reza Zedah, a teaching pastor at Mission Hills Church, is originally from Abadan, Iran, yet spent most of his life in Southern California. He attended Colorado State University and played football for the CSU Rams. Reza grew up Muslim and met Jesus through a sports ministry called Athletes in Action at CSU. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor for the last 12 years. He currently serves in various college athletic departments in Colorado and as the chaplain for the Denver Broncos.
CRAIG SMITH
LEAD PASTOR AT MISSION HILLS CHURCH
Craig Smith, the Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church, is passionate about teaching God’s Word in a way that unleashes the followers of Jesus to be transformed and transformational. Craig holds an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Trinity College, Bristol University, UK. He teaches New Testament and Theology courses at Denver Seminary and is the author of several books, including his latest release How (Not) to Miss God Moving.