I recently read N.T. Wright’s article, “Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It’s Not Supposed To” and Owen Strachan’s response critique, “NT Wright Is Wrong: Hope in a Time of Pandemic”. I found myself agreeing and disagreeing with both. So I figured why not write out my thoughts since we're all quarantined with time to spare. I think both sides will find agreement my response.
Read MoreThe emphasis on reaching or breaking the “200 barrier” and the focus by pastors & churches on “getting butts in the seats” has been a long-lived pet peeve of mine. The local church is not a business. Our bottom line is not “numbers” or “profit”. But how does numerical growth consist with the local church?
Read MoreThis was the week after we closed our church plant. That was a tough decision. But God met me and spoke to me exactly what I needed to hear at this conference. For those who find and read this, I hope the Spirit uses these takeaways to minister to you in someway as He did to me rereading them again.
Read MoreIt's sad that over the last 3 years more time has been spent on talking, writing, and reading regarding President Trump and American Christians. Polarizing is how it’s been and the witness of the Church of Jesus in America has taken repeated negative hits. It is more apparent that American Christians are becoming stumbling blocks to unbelievers when it comes to politics and our current President. This cannot continue.
Read MoreI’m not sure how many people view the intersection between prayer & evangelism. But it is more effective if the relationship between the two are better understood. In this message I explore 3 ways of how prayer affects evangelism and show 2 biblical stories as examples.
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