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We Are So Glad You Are Considering Us

What to Expect on Sunday

No spectacle. No pressure. Just the gospel, the Word of God, and a family of believers who genuinely want to meet you.

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Your First Sunday

From the Parking Lot to the Benediction

Here is exactly what to expect, minute by minute, the first time you walk through our doors.

Worship gathering
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Sunday, In Three Frames

What It Actually Looks Like

Not staged. Not curated. Just glimpses of an ordinary Sunday in Kempner.

Singing together
“We sang ‘How Great Thou Art’ together”
Open Bibles
“Bibles open, eyes forward”
Praying after service
“A pastor praying with a family after church”
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Honest Answers

Questions People Often Ask Us

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No Experience Necessary

Your First Sunday Starts With a Single Step

Nobody here has it all figured out — we’re simply walking toward Christ together. Send us a note beforehand or just show up at 10:00 AM. Either way, you’ll be glad you came.

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Service Times

We’d Love to See You Sunday

    {[ ['Sunday Prayer & Fellowship', '9:45 AM'], ['Sunday Worship Gathering', '10:00 AM'], ['Wednesday Midweek Study', '7:00 PM'], ].map(([k,v]) => (
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Find Us

815 Private Road 4717

Kempner, TX 76539

Worship
KEMPNER, TEXAS

Driving In?

We are located on Private Road 4717 just outside of Kempner. Look for the Broken Barriers Church sign at the entrance. Free parking is available on site.

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A Few Quick Notes

What to Bring · What to Skip

Not a long list. Sunday is meant to be unburdened.

Bring
    {[ ['A Bible', 'Any translation. If you don\'t own one, we have copies you can take home.'], ['A pen + something to write on', 'You\'ll want to take notes from the sermon.'], ['Your kids', 'Of every age. They belong in the gathering with you.'], ['Your honest questions', 'No question is too big or too basic. Come ask.'], ].map(([k, v]) => (
  • {k}
    {v}
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Don’t Worry About
    {[ ['Dressing up', 'Wear whatever is comfortable and honest. Jeans, boots, and dresses all fit in.'], ['Being noticed', 'No spotlight on guests, no asking you to stand or wave.'], ['Knowing what to say', 'Just say hi. We\'ll take it from there — or leave you alone if you prefer.'], ['Bringing a gift', 'The offering is for members. Guests are never asked to give.'], ].map(([k, v]) => (
  • {k}
    {v}
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A Glimpse of Sunday

What You’ll Walk Into

Three frames from a typical Sunday morning at Broken Barriers.

Congregational worship
Congregational Singing
Reading Scripture
The Word, Opened
Prayer after service
Prayer After Service
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You’ll Find Us Here
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
— Psalm 122:1
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After the Gathering

Stay as Long as You Like

Sundays don’t end at the benediction. Coffee, conversation, and unhurried fellowship continue in the lobby. Our pastors are available to talk, pray, or answer questions.

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  • {v}
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Fellowship after church
{/* CTA */}
The Door Is Open

We’d Love to Meet You This Sunday

Ask us anything before you come, or simply plan your visit and let us know when to expect you. Either way, there’s a seat waiting and a family glad to welcome you.

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Prayer group gathered around Bible
Share a Request

Our Elders Are Praying for You

Every request is read by our pastoral leadership and held in confidence. We pray for our family by name, and we would be honored to pray for you.

For urgent pastoral care, call (254) 555-0140.

Ways to Connect

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✦

Thank You

Your request has been received. Our elders will be praying for you.

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Prayer / Connect Form

How can we pray with you?

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Our Prayer Rhythm

How We Pray as a Church

Prayer is not a program or a Sunday warm-up. It is the lifeblood of this church — woven through every week.

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Three Directions of Prayer

How to Pray This Week

Not sure where to begin? Start in one of these three directions and let the Lord lead you from there.

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James 5:16
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
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Hands folded in prayer
When You Don’t Know What to Pray

Start Here. We’ll Pray With You.

You don’t need polished words or a perfect church history. Prayer is honesty before a Father who already knows. If you’re unsure where to begin, these are common places people start:

    {[ ['For peace', 'When anxiety has the upper hand and quiet feels impossible.'], ['For someone you love', 'A family member or friend you can’t fix and can’t stop carrying.'], ['For clarity', 'A decision, a relationship, a season that needs God’s wisdom.'], ['For forgiveness', 'For sin you can’t shake or shame you can’t carry alone.'], ['For salvation', 'For yourself or someone you love — that they would know Christ.'], ].map(([k, v]) => (
  • ))}
{/* CTA */}
You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone

Someone Here Is Ready to Pray With You

Whatever you’re facing today, you don’t have to face it by yourself. Reach out to our pastors, or come sit with us on Sunday and let this church family carry it with you.

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Send a Message

We Read Every Note

Messages are sent to tech@brokenbarriers.church

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Not Sure Who to Ask?

Who to Talk To, About What

If you have a specific need, here’s the fastest route to the right person on our team.

{[ ['Pastoral Care · Counseling · Spiritual Questions', 'Pastor Brian Goodsby', 'Senior Pastor', 'pastor@brokenbarriers.church', 'For matters of faith, marriage, grief, doctrine, or pastoral counsel.'], ['Benevolence · Financial Hardship · Practical Help', 'Michael Diaz', 'Deacon · Treasurer', 'benevolence@brokenbarriers.church', 'For confidential requests for help with bills, groceries, or unexpected needs.'], ['Membership · Baptism · New Believer Questions', 'Joshua Nixon', 'Deacon · Secretary', 'membership@brokenbarriers.church', 'For anything related to becoming a member, baptism, or first steps in following Christ.'], ['General Inquiries · Visits · Anything Else', 'Church Office', 'Hello Inbox', 'hello@brokenbarriers.church', 'Not sure who handles your question? Start here. We\'ll route it to the right person.'], ].map(([role, name, title, email, desc]) => (
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Office Hours

When You’ll Reach a Human

Our team is small and bivocational. We answer calls during posted hours and read every voicemail and email within one business day.

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  • {d} {h}
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For pastoral emergencies outside office hours, call (254) 555-0140 and leave a message. An elder will reach you the same day.

Bible study around the table
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Why People Reach Out

The Door Is Always Open

People write to us for all kinds of reasons — to ask about Sunday, to share a burden too heavy to carry alone, to ask hard questions about God, or simply to say hello. There is no wrong reason to reach out.

If you’re carrying something heavy today, please don’t wait. One of our elders or deacons will respond personally — not from a form letter, not from a chatbot.

Cross at sunset
An open door filled with light
We’ll Reply
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We’re Glad You Reached Out

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Send us your question and a real person will answer it. Or skip the message altogether and meet us face to face this Sunday — that’s where the best conversations happen.

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