More Than a Religious Holiday
Christmas is more than a holiday or a tradition. Here’s why the true meaning of Christmas points to Jesus and changes everything.
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HOW TO REVITALIZE COMMUNION
Transforming communion from a traditional ceremony into a community remembrance. Facilitating communion has actually been a struggle for our church to work through as we’ve been on our revitalization journey.
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HOW I WAS BAPTIZED 3 TIMES (OR WAS IT 5?)
One of the greatest gifts God gave me in my life was a diverse Christian background. This journey has led me to get baptized 3 times! (Crazy right?) Here’s the story.
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How to Trust Jesus This Christmas
Trust Jesus this Christmas by shifting your focus from comparisons to Christ. Discover joy and peace that last far beyond the holiday season.
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3 TRADEMARKS OF A DANGEROUS CHURCH LEADER
Paul Calls Them “Enemies of The Cross“. In the last passage of Philippians 3, Paul gives a stern warning to the church. There were false teachers infiltrating the ministry, Paul was under house arrest in Rome, something had to be done! “17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk…
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WHY SOME CHURCHES CLOSE AS OTHERS ARE PLANTED
It turns out results do matter! I’ve heard the arguments many times before. “We have enough churches in this town! What’s the point of planting another one?“ It’s true. Most cities, towns and even villages have enough churches, with enough space to accommodate their community. But it’s not happening. And it’s not been happening for a couple of…
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When Churches Stop Moving Forward
When churches stop moving forward, fear often replaces faith. The gospel calls us to press on with Jesus’ mission.
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Communication | Discipleship | Leadership | Ministry | NT
Church Is Moving From Buildings to Communities
The Church is shifting from buildings to communities, embracing home-based ministry. Could this be what God intended all along?
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Strengthening Bonds Over a Cup of Coffee
Meeting for coffee is about building relationships, not just enjoying a beverage.
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Witnessing the Decline of Cultural Christianity in Britain
Christian culture has definitely not been sustained and preserved like the churches and cathedrals have. After spending some time in British culture, my perspective is that England is definitely showing the signs of a people who are caring less about God nor the church.
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Denominational Lines, Church League Softball, and Jesus
When we lived in Alaska, there was an interdenominational softball league. Each church put together a team of members to compete against each other…for fun of course! As I stood in the field, I wondered, what team would Jesus play for? Would Jesus even play church league softball?
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Bible | Creation | Discipleship | OT
Understanding How the Bible and the Brain Are Connected
What does Deuteronomy 6 have to do with neuroscience? More than you’d think. God designed the brain to receive His Word.
