Although it might not always feel like it; although you might not always see it happening, God is intimately involved in your life each and every day. Why? Because He has a greater purpose, and you are part of His plan. He wants to bring meaning and value to your life for His glory and the Gospel.
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I have been writing and re-writing my Northern Roads story since 2012. It’s a story that began serving as a Youth Pastor in Alaska, and ended in my current position, serving as Lead Pastor in the Yukon. Then last year, Ambassador International agreed to publish my book and help me tell my story.
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Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding
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If you’ve spent any time in a church, you’ve heard Matthew 18 thrown out. Often during a challenging situation where there has been conflict. The struggle is that rarely do Christians use Jesus’ teaching correctly, and sometimes it’s used inappropriately. This can make situations worse, and put further stress on relationships.
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It was a chilly Sunday morning in February 2009. Our pastor was wrapping up his sermon. As he moved into his conclusion, he explained that we would be having a couple of scheduled baptisms to wrap up our service. Then he gave an open invitation to anyone else who would like to be baptized; they should come forward during the next song.
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Reflecting on the US Presidential Election one month later, December 10th, 2012. As we find ourselves one month beyond the conclusion of the 2012 US
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It’s common to hear us church-goers get into a heated debate over church politics, leadership structure, etc. Every once in a while, I’m reminded and humbled that the Church doesn’t just exist in our Western world circles. The Church is alive and active all over the world. Much of it, experiencing terrible persecution for their faith. In our Western culture, I wonder if and/or when we will experience persecution.
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My starting point for today’s post is a caveat; generally, I do believe the old adage that, “With age comes wisdom.” The older a person gets, for the most part, the stronger their ability to make the right decision in various situations. That being said, we can’t ignore the conflicting cultural motto, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
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The widening gap between the old and the young. I’ve been thinking about the difference between today’s paid ministry staff compared to the voluntary workers in the early church. Specifically, I was asking the question, “Who was in their twenties and thirties during Paul’s day, and what were they doing?”
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Though the social media wave has been gaining speed and volume, many still oppose its use. Many believe this social phenomena is just some band-wagon craze that will eventually die off. I’m not so sure.
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Consider this the continuation of my review on Church Planting Is For Wimps by Mike McKinley. If you haven’t already, I’d urge you to read the previous post for a full context of today’s entry. At the time of reading Pastor McKinley’s book, I resonated with a young man trying to lead a ministry that is packed with opinions, from a wide range of demographics. And having to build loads of generational bridges.
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Church planting is something that has always interested me. I have never been a church planter, and God’s calling on my life has always leaned toward church revitalization. However, I’ve visited church plants and I’ve been involved in assisting or supporting a few of them. And they’ve always interested me.
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