The Summit Church The Summit's Mission and Message | J.D. Greear
Sep 21, 2025
Experience the power of the gospel uniting diverse individuals through captivating stories from Acts 16. Discover how a seeker, a captive, and a cynic find hope and freedom in Jesus. Pastor J.D. shares heartfelt testimonies, including a recent convert's journey towards baptism. The vibrant history of a church that has seen over 10,000 baptisms highlights the importance of communal faith. Through laughter and poignant moments, the conversation emphasizes how resurrection offers certainty to seekers, new life to captives, and hope to skeptics.
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Duct-Taped Shirt Moment
- J.D. Greear told of a Duke student drummer who wore a “go to hell, Carolina” shirt and they duct-taped it to read “go to heaven, Carolina.”
- He used this to illustrate cultural differences and the church's humorous, hospitable approach to unity.
New Believer's Honest Start
- Greear shared a new believer's story who credited sobriety and family renewal to finding Summit Church and Jesus.
- The man wanted to be baptized but refused to use the Dean Dome water, showing raw, real beginnings of faith.
Three Archetypes From Acts 16
- Acts 16 introduces three archetypes: the seeker (Lydia), the captive (slave girl), and the cynic (jailer).
- These represent the varied ways people encounter Jesus and map to modern city demographics.