Brad and Stephanie Barham: The Fall-Out Guy

Steph and I found our way to the Commons the same way we found our way to our home church in Abilene when we lived there:  Kirk Gentzel.  You see, Kirk has a habit of passing my name on to people who may be in need of someone to lead worship after he has told them that he will either not be doing it anymore or won’t be coming to be a part of it at all.  That being said, we are incredibly grateful that Kirk has a fall-out guy and that that guy is me because we loved our church home in Abilene and we definitely love our new church home here in Fort Worth!  So here’s to fall-out guys everywhere.  Remember, it’s not how you get somewhere but whether or not you actually ever make it.

Steph and I have really loved the Commons from the first Sunday we visited in Steve’s living room and really haven’t seen ourselves anywhere else.  We enjoy the small size.  It’s tough to come and go unnoticed in a crowd of only 40-60 people.  We love that the Commons is community focused both in service and in relationships among members because we have always believed that church on Sunday should be an outpouring and response to life during the week and that the really messy stuff actually happens in homes with smaller numbers of people.  From the time we first spoke with Steve about his vision for the Commons we have felt right at home, and are excited about seeing that vision come to fruition even though we will not be in Fort Worth as that happens.  

So keep it going, Commons Church.  And thanks, Kirk, for making me your go to fall-out guy!