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Church, Leadership, Outreach

A Name-Change Story

In 2018, Whitehorse Baptist Church transitioned to Mountainview Church, reflecting a shift towards a non-denominational identity and renewed missional vision.

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Church, Communication, Leadership

How Friendship in Church Leadership Creates Unseen Influence

Exploring the profound impact of friendship and unseen influence in church leadership through an Alaskan pastor’s journey.

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Church, Leadership, NT

Standing Between Complementarians and Egalitarians

Why are we talking about this? The Western church is currently going through a major shift that needs to be acknowledged. Pastors, church leaders, denominations, fellowships, and networks are all deeply engaged in conversations about the role of women in church leadership, striving to establish a standard on when and how women can teach, preach and lead in the local church.

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Bible, Church, Discipleship, Ministry, NT

How to Dream a Little Bigger This Year

As we transition into a new year, a question echoes in our hearts and minds: “What’s Next?” Today, I’d like to help you with that question. Not in so much a practical sense, but in seeking God’s vision for your life. Are we willing to open ourselves to something greater? In the next few minutes, we’ll explore three spiritual practices from Romans 12, that can help us align our dreams and aspirations (maybe our New Year’s resolutions) with God’s purpose.

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Bible, Church, Gospels

The Love of God Revealed

The unfolding drama of the Christmas story is more than just a historical account—it’s a revelation of God’s immense love for humanity. The angel Gabriel’s message to Mary serves as a pivotal moment in this divine narrative, demonstrating the connection between God’s love and His choice. “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
Luke 1:30

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Church, Leadership, Music

The Transformative Power of Art and Music on Christianity and Culture

Unveiling the hidden gems of Christianity through the centuries. There is a seemingly obscure marker of the Gospel on society, which over time would become extremely important to the church and culture: Art & Music

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Church, Family, Leadership, Ministry

4 Points to Consider When Addressing the Complex Issue of Abuse

In recent times, instances of abuse have gained significant attention, with concerns raised about its occurrence within churches and religious settings. While it’s crucial to acknowledge and confront abuse in any context, it’s essential to understand the broader picture and not single out any specific institution.

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Church, Communication, Leadership, Ministry

How to Prepare for the Millennial Take-Over

In 2029 Millennials will overtake Boomers as the largest generation in Western society. This shift has already started in the workplace. Although Gen-Xers have been working for a couple of decades, there was never enough to replace the massive number of working Boomers, most of whom were in long-term, and often supervisory positions.

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Bible, Church, Gospels, Movies

More Than a Religious Holiday

Our family has been enjoying the new Disney+ series titled, The Santa Clauses; a sequel TV series to the three Santa Claus films with actor, Tim Allen. During the writing of this series, a bit of discord between Allen and the Disney writers surfaced.

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Bible, Church, Discipleship, Leadership, OT

When God Gives Direction, We’re Challenged To Take Action

Congregations are still struggling to reach their pre-COVID numbers for physical gatherings. Some remain online or continue to meet in small groups at home. Congregations are dispersed in a way that we haven’t seen in centuries…or millennia. Church leaders are looking for direction. Will God provide direction? He will, in His time for His purpose.

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Church, OT, Outreach

How to Remember God’s Faithfulness In the Wilderness

How did God show up in your wilderness? How has God moved in your life during this wilderness season? How has God provided for you? How has he guided you? I’d like to give you an opportunity to reflect on some of God’s goodness and faithfulness during your wilderness season.

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Bible, Church, Discipleship, Gospels, OT

How to Pursue a Promising Future of Faith Over Fear

We’ve been in a wilderness over the past two years. Our wilderness has been social, societal, phycological and political. It’s been very exhausting, like walking through the wilderness. We have been bombarded with fear through confusion, isolation and polarization.

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