Meet Evan

We have had the privilege of ordaining 3 new elders recently! Praise God! We know that it can be hard to get to know leadership sometimes, so we thought that it would be fun to do a blog series introducing each new pastor and a few fun facts about them. This week we want to introduce you to Pastor

What first brought you to Veritas?
In Spring 2017, the Army PCS’d me to Fort Bragg. When I arrived, I found Veritas through a church network website. I visited my first Sunday in town, and I’ve been here ever since! My wife joined me here at Veritas when we got married in Summer of 2019.

Tell us about your role at Veritas.
In addition to serving as one of our elders, I also get the opportunity to serve as our Director of Service Teams. It is a great joy of mine to be able to help the members of our church find a place to use their spiritual gifts to serve the body. For however long God gives me the opportunity to serve as an elder in His church, my hope is that I would spend that time loving and caring for Veritas Church and helping them believe the good news of the gospel in every area of life.

What are some of your hobbies?
My favorite hobby is sports! I follow and/or play just about every sport out there. My friends often give me a hard time and have nicknamed me “ESPN 8 The Ocho” for my interest in so many (sometimes obscure) sports.

What’s your favorite beverage?
Unsweet tea is my go-to drink, but I can hammer a Diet Coke every now and then too.

What is the last fiction book that you read?
Tale of Two Cities by Chuck Dickens

Meet Ellen

We have had the privilege of hiring 3 new staff members recently! Praise God! We know that it can be hard to get to know leadership sometimes, so we thought that it would be fun to do a blog series introducing each new staff member and a few fun facts about them. This week we want to introduce you to Ellen Solt, our Administrative Assistant!

What first brought you to Veritas?
My family and I visited SO many churches here in the Fayetteville area. We wanted somewhere that we could serve, grow, and have a deep and meaningful community. We instantly felt at home at Veritas, and we have loved getting involved and meeting new people.

Tell us about your role at Veritas.
I manage and help with a couple different things right now. Some of my main responsibilities include assisting Sam with whatever she needs, event planning and implementation, reaching out to first time guests, and helping people through the partnership process. If you are new or want to become a partner--you will hear from me. 😀

What are some of your hobbies?
I love to run, cook, travel, read, and eat. I also love flipping and restoring things. My husband and I are in the process of searching for a fixer-upper home that we can make our own.

What’s your favorite beverage?
Pineapple-coconut sparkling water and coffee (light and sweet)

What is the last fiction book that you read?
I LOVE to read, especially fiction. I read about 2-3 books a week.🤓 I'm currently reading through The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan.

Meet Keenan

We have had the privilege of hiring 3 new staff members recently! Praise God! We know that it can be hard to get to know leadership sometimes, so we thought that it would be fun to do a blog series introducing each new staff member and a few fun facts about them. This week we want to introduce you to Keenan Micol, our Youth Director!

What first brought you to Veritas?
When I came from my last church, I said enough is enough! I need a church that preaches the word, lives it in community, and is obedient to God's call missionally. When I got immediately plugged in, I found a family that does all of the above.

Tell us about your role at Veritas.
I love Youth. Equipping Young people in community for the gospel of Christ now is my mission, my passion, and my life cause. I will give all I have for young people to know their worth to God and to share the goodness of God's grace towards them to others.

What are some of your hobbies?
I love video games and movies. Pretty much anything that tells a worthwhile story, I love. Hanging out is my thing, and I am most definitely a foodie when I can be.

What’s your favorite beverage?
Boba Tea is my go-to favorite. It’s a drink and a snack!

What is the last fiction book that you read?
Voyage of the Dawn Treader - CS Lewis

August 28, 2022 Baptism Photos

Veritas Church, you guys know that we LOVE baptism Sunday. It is a true joy to celebrate the saving work of Christ with you! If you were unable to celebrate baptisms with us in person on August 28, 2022, then you will enjoy seeing these photos. Check them out!

Photo credit: Kori Frazier

Community Group Reflections from Emily Ruth Perry

As we are coming to the end of a Month of Rest and into a new term for Community Groups, I’d love to take some time to reflect upon the impact of these groups within my own life and within Veritas Church.

When my husband and I first came to Veritas in late 2014, we attended a Community Group downtown and it was a totally new concept for me. I had grown up in a church, and my parents had many close relationships within that church, but for me it was just something we did on Sunday. The idea of ‘living life’ with people from church wasn’t something I had done.

Veritas Community Group NYE Party 2016; Jon and Gabrielle Dunn, Ashley and Pat King, Erin and Ben Cuentas, Emily Ruth and Trey Perry

Little did Trey and I know then that we were forming close, Christ-centered bonds that are still with us today. There have been dozens of other individuals and families that Trey and I have met through CGs that have left their mark upon us. Most importantly, we’ve had people to encourage us and point us to Jesus through the many sweet and hard seasons of life.

Just last month, we took a little time to appreciate the current and upcoming batch of Community Group Leaders we have with the CGL Appreciation Dinner. It was a sweet night of fellowship over a meal, worship, and heart-felt discussion. These dinners always help me to remember that many people in the body of Veritas are living within these smaller pockets of intimate community. That’s the Christian life though, our relationship to Jesus is what connects us to people all over the world through all of the ages - it’s a pretty awe inspiring thing.

Community Group Leader Appreciation Dinner; July 2022

Special Events Team Members helping with set up for the CGL Appreciation Dinner; Colt and Courtney Keefer, Julie and Rob Spencer, Ben Cuentas.

It can be challenging and draining being a Community Group Leader. We get the privilege of entering into people’s complicated and messy lives, and we do what we can (empowered by the Holy Spirit) to humbly point each other to Jesus through God’s word. Even with all of the hard work and challenges, I can honestly say I love being a CGL, and I also love having the opportunity to lead and serve all of our CGLs. I truly believe CGs are such an important part of our discipleship and sanctification.

If you’re not currently a part of a Community Group, I strongly encourage you to jump into one when they get started back up in September. If you’re in a Community Group and may feel called to lead one,  join us for the CGL Interest Meeting on Sunday, September 18 after the gathering.

Best and blessings,
Emily Ruth Perry | Director of Community Life
EmilyRuth@veritasfayetteville.com