Our Church Was Maliciously Hacked and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next
A few thoughts about how Christians defeat evil.
Fathers, Ask for Their Heart (And, Preachers, Write a Poem)
A plea from a loving father to his son.
Reopening Our Church: Well, Sort Of
The letter I sent to our church about how we never closed but are also reopening.
The Exhaustion of Pastoral Ministry: Bending the COVID Bow of Bronze
One pastor’s struggle toward hope in God.
The Day That Darrin Died: Sadness over Darrin Patrick’s Death
The death of spiritual fathers leaves holes.
When My Little Boy Got the Swine Flu: Learning to Lament
In his goodness, God often gives his people more than an academic understanding of the Scriptures.
Excising the Plank of Narcissism from Our Eyes: Book Giveaway
I’m giving away one copy of Chuck DeGroat’s new book When Narcissism Comes to Church.
On Pastoral Prayer: It Should not Be so Difficult for Me but It Is
A pastoral prayer from a recent church service.
The Doctrine of The Church: EFCA Ordination (Part 7 of 11)
What is the Church? And why does it matter?
A Change of Seasons: A Pastoral and Personal Update
My role at our church is shifting and expanding.
Is God Big Enough to Handle Your Pain?
A book review of Mark Vroegop’s excellent book, Dark Clouds Deep Mercy.
Jesus Was Crucified at 9 am: Reflections on Good Friday
Reflections on the timeline and meaning of Good Friday.
My Heart Is Full: A Miniature Memoir after Five Years of Ministry
A few reflections on pastoring at our church for five years.
8 Sojourn Network “How-To” Books in 30-Seconds Each
A video about 8 helpful “How-To” books from Sojourn Network for local church ministry.
Is the Engine of Your Team Healthy?
Author and pastor Dave Harvey offers thoughtful questions to evaluate the health of an elder team.
Life-Giving Groups: An Interview with Jeremy Linneman
I recently did an interview with Jeremy Linneman about how churches can grow effective small groups.
New eBooks from Sojourn Network for Christians and Church Leaders
Sojourn Network has recently published several helpful ebooks for Christians and church leaders.
On Church Aesthetics and Spiritual Gifts
All things being equal, no one wants to worship the living God in an ugly building. If the stars proclaim his handiwork, so should church architecture.