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November Partner Highlight
In the summer of 2021, fourteen-year-old Nathan’s life took a tragic turn. Nathan’s mom suddenly passed away. His dad was not in the picture and there were no family members to care for Nathan and his brother.
September Partner Highlight
Arizona is blessed to have many leaders and ministries collaborating across our cities for the sake of unity, prayer, church planting, justice and mercy
Roe vs Wade: Reflections for the Church
Surge is passionate about equipping churches and disciples to engage in the ministry of reconciliation as we seek to display Jesus and the kingdom
Celebrating 15 years of Surge School!
Surge started in 2007 with our first training program called Surge School! This is a program that trains laity (non-clergy)
Bridge Building in the Valley
Pastor Ernest Fitzhugh is a bridge builder. Fitz (he said everyone calls him that) started his church 10 years ago.
Lessons From the Global Church in Phoenix
As I work with international pastors in Arizona, I consistently encounter two challenges. The first challenge comes when we tell international
North Phoenix Pastors Pray for a New Church Planter
Josh Watt started a church in North Phoenix in January 2021. He hadn’t originally intended to plant in North Phoenix.
The emails I don’t like to write ...
I really miss sitting face to face with pastors and church leaders in our city. It remains both encouraging and sobering
God's Invitation to Everyday Discipleship
Some jobs- even short-lived ones- really shape you. I had worked for years in the restaurant industry but this one was different.
Rejoicing and Lament: the Derek Chauvin Verdict
Yesterday, Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd was found guilty on 3 counts of murder.