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Robinson, Illinois, is a unique town of about 8,000 people. Rural, but defined by industry, Robinson is about 40 minutes away from the next largest city. It is home to a Marathon Petroleum Corporation refinery, a Hershey Company plant and a state prison. It is also where Pastor Adam Hafenbridle, along with his wife, Emily, is leading a church replant named The Refinery in this community.

For many churches, planning for the year is a big deal and requires a lot of time plus energy. If you or your church havent taken the needed time to plan your church calendar planning pivots, I would recommend that you use this season to plan for what is ahead. I know that you cant plan in as much detail […]

The question Can I lose my salvation? is one of the biggest questions I wrestled with when I first became a Christian. I loved Jesus but still struggled with so many things and because I struggled with so many things, I wondered if my struggles would take me outside of Gods grace. I remember coming […]

One of the greatest strengths a leader can possess is the ability to manage emotions, to stop reacting. However, when we feel rejected, hurt or fearful, we often react, get visibly angry or become defensive. Those responses can hinder Gods work in our lives and hurt our leadership. So what can […]