The Multi Ethnic Church

I recently wrote this article for newchurches.com and wanted to share it here on my personal blog. Several years ago, a team from our church decided to prayerwalk our neighborhood. Historically, the area was divided down the middle, both socioeconomically and racially. While residents lived only a few feet from each other, their lives wereContinueContinue reading “The Multi Ethnic Church”

Three Ways to Find Joy Before Church on Sunday

One of the joys of following Christ is belonging in His family. In the family of God, each person has a call, gift, and place. The idea of a lonely Christian shouldn’t genuinely exist. When we use the term brother or sister in Christ, these are more than terms of endearment, but the reality ofContinueContinue reading “Three Ways to Find Joy Before Church on Sunday”

Overcoming the Easter Slump

Social media is lighting up with excitement, Easter is this Sunday. If you are a Pastor, this is a high attendance Sunday for many churches. In fact, it seems we put our best foot forward on Easter Sunday. Rightfully so, as new guests and those who may not know Christ will have an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Overcoming the Easter Slump”

God, what do you want me to do?

Have you ever been in that place where you needed to hear a word from the Lord? I’m not talking about just any word, but one that would change the course of your life. That was me in 2008, a man in search of direction and clarity. I knew in my heart there was somethingContinueContinue reading “God, what do you want me to do?”