What does authentic faith look like in today's world? Pastor Andrew Isbell of Boone's Creek Bible Church offers a refreshingly honest perspective on this question during his conversation with Skip Monty on the Good Neighbor Podcast. As his church approaches its 70th anniversary next September, Pastor Andrew reflects on both its rich history and his personal journey to ministry leadership.
With disarming candor, Pastor Andrew tackles the common criticism that Christians are hypocrites. Rather than becoming defensive, he simply agrees: "I think that's true. I think we are all hypocrites because I have sinned today." This acknowledgment serves as the foundation for why church community matters - we need each other to grow spiritually. He also addresses the post-COVID decline in church attendance, emphasizing the biblical mandate for believers to gather regularly.
The most poignant moment comes when Pastor Andrew shares his family's struggle with infertility and their subsequent journey to adoption. In what he describes as divine orchestration, he and his wife discovered that their twin sons were born on the very same day they first visited a fertility specialist. Now approaching nine years old, these boys embody God's unexpected blessings.
At the heart of Pastor Andrew's ministry is his commitment to "expositional preaching" - a method he describes as a "time machine" that brings the original biblical context to modern listeners without altering its message. This approach forms the cornerstone of Boone's Creek Bible Church's identity, welcoming both believers and skeptics to hear scripture taught as it was intended. Whether you're a devoted Christian or simply curious about faith, Pastor Andrew extends a warm invitation to visit their services at 1055 Boone's Creek Road or learn more at bcbible.org.