Interviewing Pete Rose for God”s Sake

By Michael C. Mack In March, Pete Rose, Major League Baseball”s all-time hits leader, returned to the Philadelphia area where, in 1980, he helped lead the Phillies to their first-ever World Series championship. Brian Jones, senior minister with Christ”s Church of the Valley, interviewed Rose during each of the church”s three services as part of its series on “Second Chances.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rose”s banishment from the game as a result of allegations that he bet on baseball games, and the 10th anniversary of his admission that he bet on baseball games. Rose is ineligible for

July 25, 2012

Brian Jones

Mission & Evangelism

Is Your Church Bloated?

Brian Jones explains why Christ's Church of the Valley committed to conversion growth instead of transfer growth—and candidly explores the rewards, challenges, and personal costs of building a church around new converts.

September 27, 2010

Jennifer Taylor

Organizations & Events Local Churches

Dirty Little Secrets Series Under Way

Christ’s Church of the Valley launched “Dirty Little Secrets,” a sermon series and anonymous confession website designed to help people acknowledge hidden struggles and begin moving toward healing.