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I’m a pastor, leader, and communicator. I speak to various ages and groups on applying biblical truths to your life in practical ways. My blog is focused on biblical perspectives on life and the church. My joy is in my God, my wife, four kids, and my amazing friends.
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Category Archives: Church
THE CHURCH DOWN THE STREET
If the male Bird of Paradise wants to get the attention of the ladies, he has a pretty spectacular way of doing it. After calling out to draw attention to eligible bachelor number one, he then proceeds to puff out … Continue reading
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SO, YOU WANT TO SPEAK
When I was a senior in high school, my youth pastor gave me a chance to give the message to our youth group one Wednesday night while he was away. When I look back at that experience now, I cringe. … Continue reading
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OUR CHURCH DNA
Our church is getting ready to have a new-comer breakfast this Sunday. I was working on a document to talk through and hand out to those attending. I had a little fun trying to put down on paper who we … Continue reading
GIVING LEADERSHIP AWAY
One of the greatest things we can do as leaders is to replicate ourselves in others. This is definitely a value of discipleship–pushing others to look more and more like Christ, but it’s also a value of leadership development. One … Continue reading
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SO WHAT EXACTLY IS BIBLICAL COMMUNITY? PT 2
Following my last post, I thought I would continue this theme of community. Recently, I was speaking on a passage from Philippians about unity: Philippians 1:27b Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my … Continue reading
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SO WHAT EXACTLY IS BIBLICAL COMMUNITY?
Our church staff has been digging into a huge topic for us as we develop biblical community in our growing local body. The topic– what is biblical community? It’s great for us to talk about it, and we all desire … Continue reading
A TWO FOR ONE DEAL!
Back in August of 2009, Sam called me up to let me know he was planting a church. “That’s great, Sam! Good luck with that!” “Yeah, I want you to be a part of it. I want you to do … Continue reading
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A FRESH LOOK AT AN OLD PRACTICE
If you attend a church that believes in the death and resurrection of Christ, then you probably take communion together on some semi-regular schedule. This can become a mundane practice if it is only a religious act, but for me … Continue reading
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ONLINE PREACHIN’
I was recently challenged to listen to more sermons by other pastors. You can read the blog post by Steven Furtick here. As a pastor who needs to hear the word taught by others, needs to be personally challenged, and … Continue reading
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THE BACKWARDS CHURCH
My church is completely backwards. Or maybe it’s upside down. I’m not sure. It’s exciting being part of a church plant. There are no sacred cows. There’s no, “but we’ve always done it this way!” We have a blank slate, … Continue reading