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Happy Friday, and welcome to the Sugar Hill Church Weekday Podcast with Pastor Chuck Allen! As we wrap up a week focused on spiritual gifts, today’s episode brings encouragement for anyone who’s ever wondered if they might mess it up or if their gift really matters. Pastor Chuck reminds us that God has already placed a unique spiritual gift in each of us—not for fear or timidity, but for power, love, and purpose, just as Paul encouraged Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6. Using the image of a fire that needs a little air to grow, he encourages us to “fan into flame” the gifts God has given by putting them to use in practical ways—starting with simple questions and actions in our families and friendships. If you’re unsure about your gift, just start serving, ask for help, and don’t be afraid to try new things. Today’s episode even includes five great questions to spark meaningful family conversation and help you discover and use your gifts to bless others. Join us as we close the week celebrating God’s plan to use each of us in His story of redemption and grace—and remember, you are a vital part of God’s wondrous work in the world!
Chuck is the Lead Pastor at Sugar Hill Church. He’s been the Lead Pastor since 2011, but he’s been around Sugar Hill Church since 2008. Since day one, Chuck’s passion has been to encourage others with this one big belief: “You can do this! You can love God with all your heart, mind and soul and be normal!" You will often hear him say, “the Bible is a very big deal, Jesus is the very biggest deal and living that out always involves serving people here and around the globe.” Chuck's passion is to graciously lead people to Jesus and create a simple path for them to grow in their faith. Some of his goals are to reduce the dropout rate in our local schools, serve with our missions partners well, lead our church and families with a healthy fiscal plan, and in the future, to provide transitional housing for single moms. Chuck and his wife, Jenny, stay plenty busy with six daughters, three son-in-laws, five grandkids and an awesome dog, Kirby. They are foodies and enjoy eating through the Atlanta Magazine Top 50 Restaurants. Chuck’s favorite things to do include fishing, reading, writing and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs!
Bobby serves as both the Associate Pastor and the Teaching Pastor at Sugar Hill Church. He has been on staff here since December, 2008 (where he started part-time in Student Ministry). Bobby’s passion comes from a love of seeing the light-bulb go on for folks. Whether it’s in a small group, a NEXT gathering, or during a weekend message, he loves seeing people “get it” and apply the truth to their lives. As one of our pastors here, Bobby helps individuals take the next steps in their faith, he helps the church fulfill its God-given mission, and he gives day-to-day direction to our Adult Ministries, Communications, and Finance teams. In his spare time, you can find Bobby riding his motorcycle, working out, reading, or eating gas station tacos. He and his wife, Laura, have been married since January, 2011, and they have a very “manly” 10lb cockapoo named Ollie. He would love to connect more, so find him on social media (@bobbymcgraw) or check out his blog at yourbetterstory.com.
