An Update
March 31st was my last Sunday as pastor at First Baptist Church in Marionville, MO. April 1st was my first day as pastor at Calvary of Neosho, MO. A few months ago we began sensing that the Lord might be… Continue Reading
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Learning to Celebrate Baby Steps
I just finished reading Jared Wilson’s The Gospel-Driven Church. Solid book. I’d recommend it to anyone. There are many great statements in the book. I think this statement could possibly be the most important: Remember that simply moving forward is… Continue Reading
4 Tips for Helping a Doubting Friend
One of my favorite scenes from The Office involves Andy Bernard pretending to be a mechanic. He and his co-worker (Dwight) are trying to help their boss (Michael) with his encounter with a suspected mob boss who is trying to… Continue Reading
Why “We Need to Reach the Young People” Might Distract Your Church
“If you don’t reach young people your church is going to die”. I have heard that sentiment quite frequently when thought leaders (whatever those are) get together and discuss revitalization in local churches. Logically it’s absolutely true. If an organization… Continue Reading