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Mar 25, 2010
Leveraging Property- A Mosaical Look at the Evangelistical Decisions of a Pastor
I am interested in one thing right now: advancing the Kingdom of God in the NE Salem area. I happen to be a pastor of a local church in NE Salem, so I am positioned in such an office that should enable me to see my interest be advanced. My church, Fellowship Church, has been at the same location for over 20 years. It has made some lasting impact in people’s lives, but not nearly to the extent that we... read more
Mar 24, 2010
Teaching/Preaching, Part 7: Repeat
The Last Thing (for a while): Repeat People have short attention spans and short memories. As much as you would like to think that they will remember everything you say and teach them, they won’t. In fact you’ll probably be lucky if they remember the main point from your message when they air down to eat lunch thirty minutes after hearing it. So repeat your main point often throughout your... read more
Mar 24, 2010
Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 6: Talk Slow
The Sixth Thing: Talk Slow… Often, when someone gets excited about the message God has laid on their hearts for others they act, well, a little too excited. This overexcitement leads to nervousness, and nervousness leads to talking…fast. Because of this nervousness and excitement, for some reason your mind and body transforms you into an almost unoticeable (to yourself) speed-talking machine.... read more
Mar 22, 2010
Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 5: Keep It Simple
The Fifth Thing: Keep It Simple. Always keep your messages simple and focused on your main point (s). Remember that everything you say is a catalyst for bringing accross your main message. So try not to indulge and go on too many tangents or parralel side roads. Keep the main thing the main thing and make sure, again, that everything you say leads up to and supports whatever the main thing... read more
Mar 20, 2010
Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 4: Never Assume
The Fourth Thing: Don’t Assume Your Audience Knows What You’re Talking About Too often teachers will refer to a Bible story or passage, not explain it, then pass by to the next thing- leaving their audience bewildered as they continue. If you build a foundation for the rest of your message on something that no one understands or knows about (either a Bible strory or cultural reference), they... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
It is my personal mission to glorify God with my life, advance His Kingdom through my ministry, and to love my family with everything I have.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.