These three scenarios are real experiences, but I have changed some of the details to protect the innocent. By "innocent," I am not talking about those without sin, but rather those who did the right thing and were seemingly punished on behalf of those who did wrong. Think of this like I am innocent when … Continue reading Rethinking Fairness in Everyday Life: When Grace and Injustice Collide
Biblical Reasons to Change Churches: When Pastors Are Unqualified
This is post number three in this series on biblical reasons for changing churches. Jesus Is the Hero of Scripture From the outset, Jesus is the hero of Scripture. He is the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. He is our Lord, Savior, and greatest Treasure. The Bible, nevertheless, contains … Continue reading Biblical Reasons to Change Churches: When Pastors Are Unqualified
Called to Go: A Positive, Biblical Reason to Change Churches
This is post number two in this series on biblical reasons for changing churches. People primarily think of negative reasons for leaving a church. We tend to only think about things that are out of line with Scripture as the primary reasons to switch churches. Please do not hear what I'm not saying. A church … Continue reading Called to Go: A Positive, Biblical Reason to Change Churches
Understanding Theological Differences for Changing Churches
This is post number one in this series on biblical reasons for changing churches. "When should I switch churches?" As a pastor, I often get asked this question from people who are contemplating a change in worship setting even though they are not relocating homes or jobs. Allow me to lay my cards on the … Continue reading Understanding Theological Differences for Changing Churches
From Vision to Strategy: Leading Effectively
Chris McChesney, et. al. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals (Jefferson City, TN: Simon & Schuster, 2026). My wife says I have no networking fears. If someone is good or successful at something--i.e., preaching, business, finance, leading, or pastoring, I will find a way to "pick their brain." I enjoy learning … Continue reading From Vision to Strategy: Leading Effectively
Protected: Foundation Level One: The Scriptures
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How Reading Shapes Christian Maturity
Bill Gates reads 50 books a year. When the billionaire was asked what advice he would have given to his younger self, he said, "read." Gates remains an avid reader even today. Many of the most successful people in our world--Gates, Buffett, Cuban, & Musk--all have one thing in common: they are readers. In fact, … Continue reading How Reading Shapes Christian Maturity
“I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response
C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity is one of my favorite books. Lewis had a gift for explaining and defining Christian truths for both those who believe and those who do not. One of his tactics for expounding the Christian faith was presenting two different meanings to a thought or concept. His logic would look like … Continue reading “I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response
The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Formation
In my last post, I exposed how social media works. Thank you for all the amazing feedback. Now, we need to ask a harder and deeper question about social media's impact on our students: What is it doing to our students? Not just externally—but internally. Formation Is Happening—Whether We Like It or Not Every scroll … Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Formation
