Feb 2, 2010
Yoke
Some Christians forget that the Bible is…well…the Bible. Christians specifically tend to do this with the writings of the Apostle Paul- dismissing his contribution to the Bible as mere opinion or recomendation. But that’s not what we as Christians believe at all-unless it’s convenient to our life’s circumstances. As Christians we believe that the Bible is holy, true, and... read more
Sep 27, 2009
Thoughts on Sunday
Today was the second Sunday of our Identity series; and the first Sunday of the Vision miniseries within the larger series. Our Vision Statement is to be a Community of Grace, Love, and Hope. So today we talked about Grace. It was a very somber worship gathering as we were all forced to look at the fact that we cannot make it on our own and that we need Christ to do it for us. The hi light of the day came... read more
Sep 24, 2009
Remember!
I’m not one to constantly point fingers at the devil, but this week has been a spiritual warfare doozy! This past Sunday was AMAZING! It was the first official week that I served our church as co pastor. We had an incredible worship gathering! We changed up the order of our service to make it flow much smoother and to eliminate so many awkward moments. The new order of service allowed adequate time... read more
Sep 4, 2009
Notes on Leadership Journal, Part 5- Where We Stand
Here’s the deal: God has given us unique abilities and has placed us in a unique general location within a unique community with a unique people in order to reach them with a unique Gospel. We have, now more than ever before, great potential to reach the lost for Christ through this church if we would be obedient to the mission that God has given us and on board with the overall vision that I present to... read more
Aug 6, 2009
Short of Sin
I recently listened to a message by one of my favorite pastors, Perry Noble. He is hardcore to the bone for Christ. He made a statemement, that I have heard recently somewhere else, that has really got me thinking. He saud,” We will do anything short of sin to bring the lost to Christ” Wow! I am so fed up with religion and non-Biblical rules that tell us as Believers what/when/ how we are... 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.