Teaching, Not Yelling: A Pastor’s Struggle to Make It Make Sense
As a pastor, how do you handle the desire to both shepherd and stretch people during your sermon or teaching? Do you ever worry that your lessons or sermons might…
Our Church, this Year
A conversation with Cameron in late fall of 2024, right after marching band season, has stayed with me for a long time. The football season was done, competitions were over,…
Sharing Your Testimony
How do I share my testimony? It’s a common question in church settings, but we rarely take the time to answer it clearly. Even worse, as a pastor, I’ve often…
Praying for Visitors: Opening Our Doors and Our Hearts
Every Sunday, before the doors open, I'm already praying for people who haven't walked through them yet. Visitors. People who may be trying church for the first time, returning after…
4 things to consider when buying a Bible for someone else: Teenager Edition
Let’s be honest: this type of post may feel like it’s going out of style. More and more teens are turning to Bible apps on their phones, tablets, or e-readers.…