Bryan Hardwick

November 1, 2024 No Comments

How to Stand Out in Your Church Job Search As the Executive Pastor at Valley Community Church (VCC), I recently led a search with our

I Will Rejoice in the Lord!

May 18, 2020 3 Comments

Last week, as I was getting ready for bed, I was grumbling! I was grumbling before the Lord and asking, “how long?” How long would

Who Do You Listen To?

March 29, 2020 6 Comments

Back in December, Jennifer and I were discussing following the example of our new Senior Co-Campus Pastor James Powell and his wife Brittany and coming

We Live By Faith, Not By Sight

March 7, 2020 No Comments

I’ve been prayerfully thinking through how to respond to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 around the world. I have gotten questions about upcoming missions trips

Remembering Whitney

February 20, 2012 1 Comment

Let’s begin by saying that I am not, nor have I ever been a Whitney Houston fan and prior to her passing on Saturday, February

Secrets

February 16, 2012 1 Comment

They say in recovery that “you’re only as sick as your secrets,” and as a pastor, I too often see the damage that comes from

How Great Thou Art

February 15, 2012 No Comments

One of the great blessings of being on staff at SeaCoast Grace Church has been getting to know an amazing community of musicians and vocalists.

43 Things I Love About Jennifer

February 14, 2012 No Comments

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share 43 things I love about my wife Jennifer… 1. Her love for God. 2. Her

Recalling God’s Faithfulness

February 12, 2012 No Comments

Tomorrow marks our three year anniversary in Southern California! Yes, three years ago, on February 13, we closed on a new home and moved in

Huts of Refuge

February 9, 2012 3 Comments

In Nantucket, Massachusetts there’s a museum devoted to a volunteer organization, formed centuries ago called the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Back then Nantucket was the

Remind Who I Am

February 8, 2012 No Comments

Back in 2007, I happened upon a new release from an artist named Jason Gray. I was looking for some fresh music, as well as

Best Commercial of Super Bowl XLVI

February 5, 2012 No Comments

Super Bowl commercials are almost as much of a tradition as the game itself. Given the $3.5 million price tag for a 30-second spot, companies

Just Think

February 5, 2012 No Comments

Back in the late nineties, I worked as a traveling account executive for DaySpring Cards, a Hallmark company. It was a great company to work

What God Says To Us

February 4, 2012 1 Comment

Back in seminary, one of my professors, David Eckman, shared a powerful illustration of God’s love with us. Over the years, I have referred to

My Son is a Tween!

February 1, 2012 1 Comment

According to About.com a tween is a child between the ages of 9 and 12. When you think about it, tweens are no longer children,

Insights from Job

January 31, 2012 No Comments

This year I’ve decided to make it my ambition to read through the Bible, following the Chronological Bible reading plan and I spent much of