Pastor Blogs

Authenticity Wins.

Authenticity wins. Always. In relationships. In communications. Everybody appreciates authenticity. Radio Shack demonstrated authenticity brilliantly with a honest video during Super Bowl 48. Frankly I am...

Ken Ham, the Bible and the Creation vs. Evolution Debate

Last night, like hundreds of thousands of others around the world, I watched the debate between Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) and Bill Nye (The Science...

Elijah and Elisha, John and Jesus

In the NT Jesus equates John with Elijah (Matt. 17:1-13); Bruce Waltke makes the case that Elijah and Elisha are types of the passing...

…Just the Custodian

Ran across a gem of an article on my flight back from Portland last week.  It’s from the Dec/Jan issue of Fast Company and...

Thinking Through Missiology Together

Well, I must say that I am pleased. My MissionSHIFT discussion idea was just that-- a (crazy) idea. The first installment was posted yesterday...

The Art of Getting Rejected

I'm the king of getting rejected. For every one incredible "yes" I get, there are at least eight "no's." Yesterday was quite the monumental...

Matt Chandler: Is Church Membership Biblical?

Matt Chandler offers a biblical response to the debate on church membership.

5 Ways to Preach Like a Pharisee

How do you preach like a Pharisee?