2025 Director's Message

REAL RELATIONSHIPS

Dear Struggling Person,

Relationships are hard. They're hard because of past hurts, present hurts, and the possibility of future hurts. The old adage is true: "hurt people will hurt people." With all of our hurts and struggles, we often trust little and doubt much. This is why the gospel message is so important and relevant today. It can change ALL our relationships.

Once Jesus becomes the focal point of our lives, He teaches us how to love spouses in the way that blesses both. He teaches us how to handle the parent/child relationships in a way that nurtures family. He teaches us how to handle with patience the people at work who are hard to handle. He teaches us even how to treat our enemies by following in His steps of suffering.

When we truly know Jesus as the gospel reveals Him, He can change us within and help us to bless others without, all to the glory of God. The church desires to model this aspect of holiness to one another and to the world so that the world may know: there is a God-given way to handle our relationships. It's found in the Gospel.

To that end, the St. Louis Area Churches of Christ invite you to come and study with us about the hope Christ gives all of us - to change all of our relationships by our relationship with Him. Hope to see you soon.

Andy Baker, Director
Arnold church of Christ