Brick Church Member: Debbie Seraphim

I came to faith much later in my life, and I came to faith by studying Scripture.

I came to faith much later in my life, and I came to faith by studying Scripture, not by going to church. When I had really made a commitment to start following Christ in my life, I knew I needed a church community that could come alongside me on my spiritual journey. So I started church shopping, and I came to Brick Church, and I felt that this was the right place. This was the community that was embarking on their spiritual journeys that could come alongside me on mine—and I’ve not left since.

My First Sunday

What I remember about my first Sunday at Brick Church was just the beauty of everything—the sanctuary, the people, the music, the way the Word was read and proclaimed. It just felt so right.

I was seeking spiritually, looking for a place where I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. I wanted a place where I could keep learning, where my faith could keep maturing, and where I could work alongside other committed Christians and do the work I felt God was calling me to do.

Discovering My Calling

At first, I wasn’t exactly sure what that work was. But as I became involved in different activities, fellowship opportunities, and got to know the congregation and the community, I felt that I was on the path to finding what I needed to deepen and grow my faith.

Over time, I began to feel that I was meant to be involved in teaching God’s Word to others. Coming into that calling and discovering it has been such a blessing for me.

Faith Through Challenges

My faith has definitely been tested over the years, as we all experience through personal challenges and difficult circumstances. There have been seasons when I felt I didn’t know how I would get through something.

What has helped me is returning to Scripture—opening the Bible, studying it, spending time in prayer, and sitting in quiet with God. I’ve learned that I cannot do life on my own strength. I need to walk with God through every circumstance.

Looking back, I can see how God’s grace carried me through those difficult times.

I’m not sure I could have navigated the past 20-plus years without this community.

A Place Called Home

The Brick Church community has meant so much to me over the years. It’s been home. I have the home where I live, and I have this home as well.

This is Jesus’ church. It’s about the light of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s about all of us coming together—working, studying, singing, worshiping, crying, and celebrating together. That has been such a foundation and support in my life.

I’m not sure I could have navigated the past 20-plus years without this community. It’s exactly what I was looking for when I first began this journey—a community to walk with me and strengthen me along the way.

The Power of Studying Scripture

The ministry that has been most meaningful to me at Brick Church has been in the education space. I’m a firm believer that you have to open the Bible, read the story, and understand it.

When I first started studying Scripture almost 30 years ago, I didn’t even understand what the chapter and verse numbers meant. But you just have to dive in, make yourself vulnerable, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding.

Through women’s Bible studies, summer studies, and adult education classes, I’ve experienced what it means to learn in community. These are safe spaces where we can ask questions, grow together, and support one another, no matter where we are in our faith.

I want everyone to experience that—to unlock the transforming power that already lives within them through the Holy Spirit.

Witnessing Transformation

For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of leading the Women’s Bible Study at Brick Church. It’s one of the greatest privileges of my life.

I’ve seen women come in with no understanding of Scripture and grow into people who speak with incredible spiritual maturity. Watching that transformation has been amazing.

This is the work of the Holy Spirit.

I want everyone to experience that—to unlock the transforming power that already lives within them through the Holy Spirit.

Why Church Matters

The church matters today because God is still sovereign, and God is still relevant. We need to be in community, walking alongside one another, growing in faith, and supporting each other.

For me, that also includes daily prayer and quiet time—asking God how He can use me and how I can be a light in the world.

A Word to Those Just Beginning

If I could say one thing to someone just getting involved at Brick Church, it would be this: just do it. Get involved in as many things as you can until you find what really speaks to you.

Each step leads to something else. You begin to see where your gifts fit, and how God is calling you to serve. This is a community where we all bring our gifts together for God’s purpose.

A Guiding Scripture

The Scripture that has guided my faith and leadership comes from Proverbs 3:5–6:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not rely on your own understanding. In everything, acknowledge God, and he will set your path straight.”

I say this to myself every day. It grounds me and reminds me that God is faithful. He gives us the wisdom and strength we need—but we have to call on Him and walk with Him.

This has been my journey—one of seeking, growing, and being transformed through Scripture, community, and the power of the Holy Spirit.