Jul 8, 2009
Ready to Explore Identity!
After a long week of moving, which I’m still not quite done with, I am finally sitting alone behind a desk to get some of my thoughts together for this coming year and the position I will stepping into in September. I am seeking God to show me what His perception of the identity of the local church is so I can impart it to the people of this congregation and, because of that see scores of people meet... read more
Jun 26, 2009
Rest in Peace Michael
An interesting week to be sure as icons of the twentieth century begin to fade into the sunset. First, Ed McMahon, a from the Golden Age of Television and a pioneer and late night comedy and talk shows. Then two days later, Farrah Fawcett, a sex-icon of the latter twentieth century, a talented actress and a determined fighter of cancer. And on the same day as Fawcett, today, Michael Jackson. Michael... read more
Mar 18, 2009
Student/ Youth Ministry in the Context of the Local Church
The local church is a gateway to the new life that Jesus offers to His creation. My idea of the local church is people from every age, race, social status, economic level, and vocation within a local community coming together to: worship the Lord Jesus Christ, grow in relationship with Him, build authentic, encouraging, and accountable relationships with each other, serve and meet the needs of the world... read more
Mar 18, 2009
Young Adult/ College Ministry in the Context of the Local Church
The local church is a gateway to the new life that Jesus offers to His creation. My idea of the local church is people from every age, race, social status, economic level, and vocation within a local community coming together to: worship the Lord Jesus Christ, grow in relationship with Him, build authentic, encouraging, and accountable relationships with each other, serve and meet the needs of the world... read more
Jun 17, 2008
The Lakeland Revival, Part 1: Locality
Disclaimer Number 1: Unlike many of my Christian brothers and sisters; I do believe that the supernatural Gifts of the Spirit mentioned in the New Testament are for today if used with the strict and evident guidelines set by the Apostle Paul. I will go into specific detail in a later post under my Doctrine Series 1 Posts. Disclaimer Number 2: I do not believe- although I could be wrong- that Todd Bentley... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
Ever since, 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.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.