Who We Are Archives - Kensington Church

Family

Through The Eyes Of An Immigrant’s Son

I grew up in Metro Detroit unaware of many things. If you had asked me if I understood my identity or ethnicity, I would have answered, “yep, pretty much.” As I grew older, I realized

Family

Walking Like A Mother

This year Jaxon also said mama for the first time. And I think it’s safe to say I won’t be needing anything else for Mother’s Day this year (or ever)! Two years ago I wrote a blog

How-to

What Do You Do For Fun?

No, Really, What Do You Do For FUN? When my son was 4 years old, he delighted in people and greeted friends and strangers alike wherever we went. Although he had spoken very few words

Holiday

Waiting For Easter

Good Friday is a day of deep reflection and struggle for me. After all, this day was wrought with STRUGGLE, and as I try to process it all I’m filled with sadness and questions. I

Identity

Starting My Day with Praise

Prayer. Have you struggled to connect with God through prayer? I have no problem telling God what I need and how I want His divine help in my life and in the lives of those

Missions

On this International Women’s Day, we recognize that women worldwide continue to experience great inequities and abuses – which demand a unified and immediate response. It’s not instead of, but because of this, that we would

Missions

Quitting Corporate, Gaining More

Staff Members Share Their Stories: When we were young children and asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, our answers seemed magical – there was potential in our dreams and we believed

Who We Are

Wearing Jesus All Summer

Because of those red shirts. A few weeks ago, I turned on the TV to watch a playoff game and the stadium was full (can you believe it?)! I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed

Identity

Meet Our School Partners

Summer is now in full-swing; our kids are thrilled (or bored) with vacation, and we’re all glad this unpredictable and ever-changing school year has ended. We’re always grateful for the teachers, administration, and social workers

Identity

Lament: Sowing In Tears

This blog originally shared on Bette Dickinson’s personal. website here. For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise

Current Events

Black History With The Seawrights

I urge every parent to teach their kids about our shared history. Even if you don’t know much yourself, choose to learn with them. Black History With The Seawrights Many of our social media feeds

Family

God, Break My Heart – A Foster Care Prayer

I believe God has our family and each one of these precious children in the palm of His hand.

Marriage

I Was the One

Every yes to God leads to more than we could ever ask or imagine. Of course, it doesn’t mean that all of us will be church planters, but it does mean that God has something unique for each person and community. What is God whispering to you today? What call, dream or vision has God placed on your heart? What “yes” could you say today that would lead you to people who God wants to reach for His glory and His Kingdom?

How-to

The Bible is God-Breathed—What Does that Really Mean?

At Kensington, we believe in the authenticity of Scripture so deeply that it’s one of our seven values.

Move Out

A Move Out Story: Living An Unselfish Life

Andrew Kelly spent the first 37 years of his life without investing a single day serving others. He felt isolated and disconnected from the rest of the world around him. But that all changed when he found his fulfillment and purpose in serving others.