I find myself growing weary of a lot of things that make up my social media newsfeeds. Whether it’s news stories or opinionated rants, I would imagine that you likely grow weary at times as well. I’d gladly scroll through an endless thread of pictures of what you had for lunch if it meant I… Continue reading My False Narrative
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Pastors & Missions Reason #3
This post is the 3rd entry in a 10 part series on Why I think Pastors should be Personally Involved in International Missions. It’s written specifically to Pastors but the principles apply to all leaders in the church. If you would like top start from the beginning, click here. Reason #3: Because Jesus Said So… Continue reading Pastors & Missions Reason #3
Stop Preaching Every Week Reason #1
This is the 2nd post of 8 parts on why I believe pastors should consider opening their pulpits to other people in their church on a regular basis. If you would like to start from the beginning click here Reason #1: Because our church will not be built around my preaching ability. It will be… Continue reading Stop Preaching Every Week Reason #1
Stop Preaching Every Week
The primary component of our church’s worship gathering is the sermon. That doesn’t mean that the other things we do are not important, just…. less. I’m passionate that the proclamation of God's Word be done well. The gathered church and the visiting lost both need to hear the gospel with clarity. They both need to… Continue reading Stop Preaching Every Week
I thought that I was excited
I thought that I was excited. I had preached the gospel in a church plant that morning. Ephesians 2:1-10 is my go-to gospel text. I can't help but get all worked up when I preach that one. After lunch, we climbed into a van and headed for the beach. I had my flip flops on… Continue reading I thought that I was excited