Stories of grace, forgiveness, and redemption through Jesus at Center Church.
Choosing Obedience
When Michael and Marissa Dixon look back on their lives, they see a thread woven through every season—one that has held strong through family wounds, unexpected detours, deep grief, surprising callings, and every ordinary day in between. It’s a story not of perfection, but of obedience—of two people learning, again and again, to say yes to God.
Trusting God in the In-Between
After her dad’s passing, Claire Glass returned to Illinois carrying both deep grief and a quiet hope for belonging. What she found at Center Church was more than a community—she found a God who met her in the smallest details and began the quiet work of healing in seasons of loss, unmet desires, and even a stripped-away identity. Her journey is a reminder that life can be hard and God can still be good—and that we don’t have to walk the “in-between” alone.
All Things Made New
Their story is more than a marriage restored; it’s two hearts transformed. It’s living proof that God’s grace is deeper than our failures and that His plans are always for our good. What once felt shattered beyond repair has become a testimony of redemption—one that reminds them daily that God wastes nothing. Every tear, every prayer, every moment of surrender became part of a greater story, one marked not by perfection but by grace, faith, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting Him fully.
An Unexpected Invitation
Rad and Sam Arceta thought faith was just tradition—until neighbors invited their kids to a backyard Bible program. What followed was a journey through community, answered prayer, baptism, and everyday discipleship. Their story shows how God can take ordinary steps and turn them into lasting transformation.
Saying ‘Yes’ to the Unexpected
Todd and Emeris Rhines were not looking for a life overseas. Both raised in faith-filled homes, they knew the importance of missions, but assumed their role would be one of support, not stepping onto the mission field themselves.