Stories

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Jason and Chase Gookins I Life Change Story

Chase shares his journey of drifting away from his faith and struggling through life's challenges without a relationship with Jesus. Despite Jason, his father, persistently inviting him to church and demonstrating a remarkable transformation in his own life, Chase resisted for a long time. Eventually, Jason's changed behavior inspired Chase to attend CedarCreek Church's South Toledo campus.

Julie Kim | Life Change Story

When Julie first moved to the area, she was hesitant to get involved at church, knowing she’d likely have to move again soon. However, after her GrowthTrack experience, Julie’s only regret was not getting involved sooner!

Sarah Spradling | Life Change Story

When Sarah's mom was diagnosed with cancer and Sarah was diagnosed with diabetes, both within the span of a year, she found herself asking God "Why?" It was hard for her to find reasons to get up in the morning, until an experience serving at church changed her perspective.

Bill Kelley | Life Change Story

Bill describes himself as a "recovering Pharisee." He was doing all the things he felt a Christian was supposed to do, but not necessarily for the right reasons—until he found a better way.

Hooty | When Jesus Became More Than Just A Name

Growing up, Hooty didn't think much about God or heaven, until he found himself in the middle of a workplace robbery that made him rethink the course of his entire life. That one moment led to the start of Hooty's life-changing adventure with Jesus, which would go on to impact thousands of others, directly and indirectly, through both his role at CedarCreek Church and his love of telling others about Jesus

Randy Pelc | Groups Life Change

Randy always had excuses to avoid joining a Group. When he found one that could help him achieve some of his personal goals, he ended up experiencing so much more than he'd expected.