Core Stories

Get to know Leslie Larkins, Ministry Assistant at OC West End, as she shares about what excites her most about the future of OCWE, as well as her current studies, alongside women experiencing incarceration, through Lipscomb's MACM program.

Get to know Leslie Larkins, Ministry Assistant at OC West End, as she shares about what excites her most about the future of OCWE, as well as her current studies, alongside women experiencing incarceration, through Lipscomb's MACM program.

Listen as Laura Camp, COO at Siloam Health, shares about what hospitality means to her, as well as what she has learned through her experiences with the immigrant and refugee community in Nashville.

Listen as Laura Camp, COO at Siloam Health, shares about what hospitality means to her, as well as what she has learned through her experiences with the immigrant and refugee community in Nashville.

Crockett Goode shares about how he ministers to children with autism through his job, and discusses how the church can be supportive of people with disabilities and their families.

Crockett Goode shares about how he ministers to children with autism through his job, and discusses how the church can be supportive of people with disabilities and their families.

Jeff McGruder shares about banking, racial and economic justice, and how he participates in the Kingdom of God through his work in finance.

Jeff McGruder shares about banking, racial and economic justice, and how he participates in the Kingdom of God through his work in finance.

Sarah McKay shares about her life as a foster parent, and her heart for ministering to these children as well as to their parents.

Audra Crisler and Elijha Spears discuss the ways their faith and worldviews were changed during their time studying abroad in Zambia.

Audra Crisler and Elijha Spears discuss the ways their faith and worldviews were changed during their time studying abroad in Zambia.

Emily Bruff announces her new career move and introduces Becky Frazier, OC's Missional Discipleship Minister and new host of the podcast!

Emily Bruff announces her new career move and introduces Becky Frazier, OC's Missional Discipleship Minister and new host of the podcast!

Dixie shares about calling, love, struggle, and the real meaning of ministry in her work as a middle school educator.

Dixie shares about calling, love, struggle, and the real meaning of ministry in her work as a middle school educator.

Elizabeth shares her experience with Awaken Nashville and how a month of prayer and fasting helped her see her community in a new way.

Elizabeth shares her experience with Awaken Nashville and how a month of prayer and fasting helped her see her community in a new way.

After growing up in the Soviet Union, Ruslan has a heart for orphans in Russia and Belarus. During his most recent visit from Belarus he shares about the work God is doing through HIS+DOM.

After growing up in the Soviet Union, Ruslan has a heart for orphans in Russia and Belarus. During his most recent visit from Belarus he shares about the work God is doing through HIS+DOM.

After a carjacking, house fire and near death health problems, Betsy Piper shares what it means to truly share life with a community of people.

After a carjacking, house fire and near death health problems, Betsy Piper shares what it means to truly share life with a community of people.

Micah Redding dropped by recently to share how he became interested in bridging gaps and facilitating conversations between Christianity and the Sciences. For anyone who is interested in finding practical ways to take on tough theological, social and...

Carrie Brock reflects on what it takes to build authentic community at church and at home.

Each week on Tuesdays, the Otter Creek ministers and staff take time to eat together. It’s truly one of the best parts of the week. Occasionally we have special guests who eat with us. This particular Tuesday, one of our shepherds, Kevin Colvett as...

Each week on Tuesdays, the Otter Creek ministers and staff take time to eat together. It’s truly one of the best parts of the week. Occasionally we have special guests who eat with us. This particular Tuesday, one of our shepherds, Kevin Colvett as...

Megan Munson shares how foster care was an unexpected pathway to the family she had always desired.

Megan Munson shares how foster care was an unexpected pathway to the family she had always desired.

Shodankeh Johnson has been in partnership with Final Command's Disciple Making Movement since 2005, though he has worked as a missionary in Sierra Leone for 25 years. Listen to the great work God is doing through Shodankeh and thousands of others.

Shodankeh Johnson has been in partnership with Final Command's Disciple Making Movement since 2005, though he has worked as a missionary in Sierra Leone for 25 years. Listen to the great work God is doing through Shodankeh and thousands of others.

Merritt Rowe manages a special group of teens called "service learners" who work during the school day for ministries at Otter Creek. Merritt, along with a few of the 2018-2019 service learners, Zane Arnett, Noah Dixon, Addison Carney...

Merritt Rowe manages a special group of teens called "service learners" who work during the school day for ministries at Otter Creek. Merritt, along with a few of the 2018-2019 service learners, Zane Arnett, Noah Dixon, Addison Carney...

Zac Swann reflects on his journey into serving the worship ministry and the beautiful ways two worship styles can influence each other.

Zac Swann reflects on his journey into serving the worship ministry and the beautiful ways two worship styles can influence each other.

Dr. Joyce Hardin reflects on her time as a missionary in Korea, raising "3rd culture kids" and transforming mission training in higher education. Dr. Hardin is the author of many educational curricula and books on mission including...

Dr. Joyce Hardin reflects on her time as a missionary in Korea, raising "3rd culture kids" and transforming mission training in higher education. Dr. Hardin is the author of many educational curricula and books on mission including...

William Jenkins tells about the work he is doing for racial reconciliation at Otter Creek and in the community.

William Jenkins tells about the work he is doing for racial reconciliation at Otter Creek and in the community.

Melanie Brown shares her journey of transition, depression and finding hope.

Melanie Brown shares her journey of transition, depression and finding hope.

Dave Donnelly shares his experience serving with Room in the Inn.

Dave Donnelly shares his experience serving with Room in the Inn.

Lola Stinson shares stories from her nearly 99 years of life.

Lola Stinson shares stories from her nearly 99 years of life.

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their twins Piper and Bennett. This is part two of how the Hunts became a family of five.

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their twins Piper and Bennett. This is part two of how the Hunts became a family of five.

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their daughter Paige. This is part one of how the Hunts became a family of five.

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their daughter Paige. This is part one of how the Hunts became a family of five.

During her last trip to Rwanda, Bethany Haley Williams of Exile International, and a member here at Otter Creek was able to interview Joseph. Joseph is a key leader on the ground at Exile, on the front lines of their work rescuing children, survivors...

During her last trip to Rwanda, Bethany Haley Williams of Exile International, and a member here at Otter Creek was able to interview Joseph. Joseph is a key leader on the ground at Exile, on the front lines of their work rescuing children, survivors...

Laura Troup gives insight to the purpose and ministry behind the Otter Creek Consignment Sale.

Laura Troup gives insight to the purpose and ministry behind the Otter Creek Consignment Sale.