It seems like disagreements are not going anywhere, especially in the church. It doesn’t matter what season we’re in, people are disagreeing about everything these days. Sadly, the types of disagreements taking place lack any type of civility or respect. We rarely see healthy dialogue or progress with people of differing points of view. People … More How to Disagree with People
Friends are hard to find and friendships are hard to maintain. Friendships can even be hard to find in the local church. In some cases, people may feel alone even in the healthiest of churches and it’s due to a variety of reasons. Some blame their church and some blame themselves. Some believe that their … More How to Make Friends in Church
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every part of life. One area of life that it has interrupted is the economy. Governments are arguing over stimulus packages, non-essential business are shut down, and people are less social. This means that money is not flowing as usual. This is seen across the globe and not merely in … More The Economy, COVID-19, the Giving Basket, and Your Heart
Reflections on 10 Years of Membership at One Church In my entire life I have been a member at 2 churches. First, the church my parents raised me in. Second, the church I interned for in seminary and now pastor. I have spent most of my believing life at this current church. This year is … More 10 Years a Member
I love basketball. I especially love basketball when teams play the right way. There’s something beautiful about 5 people working cohesively as a unit. Imagine all the moving components that must be present. There needs to be communication, they need to know their roles, and be prepared for a complexity of scenarios from the opposing … More Church Attendance Is Not Enough
