May 31, 2011
Thoughts on Revival
One thing has been on my mind the past few days: Revival. For those who grew up in church, Revival may carry with it connotations of: Heading to church immediately after your parents got off of work, without eating dinner beforehand. Going to this “Revival” at your church every single night, sometimes for weeks on end. Not getting out of this “Revival” service until after 10pm... read more
Apr 30, 2011
Missing Out
The Lord Jesus Christ returned to the earth in all of His glory. He came for those who had received Him, who had called on His Name; those in whom He had saved. He came like a Groom for His Bride, without announcement, like a thief in the night. Creations’ longing and groaning for One who would deliver them is being satisfied. As He approached, one who expected Jesus to come for her became furious... read more
Apr 13, 2011
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
To all the friends of Fellowship Church, We have been given a great vision to reach many with the good news of Christ this Easter season. God has supplied us with the vision, given us a leader to lead us towards the pursuit of that vision, and is continuing to supply us with the resources to see that vision realized. As always, God is ready and waiting to bless us, and to use us in reaching a multitude... read more
Mar 17, 2011
Ramblings on Ministry and Codependence
Over the years I have interacted with many people who were drawn into church because they lacked healthy relationships in the outside world. Once they feel the love of the Body of Christ, they jump in head first. They get involved in almost everything as soon as they are able to. They make sure they are at every event and every service. And they tend to gravitate either to the pastor’s family, or... read more
Mar 14, 2011
But There’s a Lot of Poor People
A few days ago, one of my leaders and I went to meet with a community leader to share with him the vision of our church within our immediate region and our plans for Easter to see that vision begin to be realized. The community leader responded with great enthusiasm; saying how desperately this region needed something like what we were planning to do, how there was nothing like this happening here, and how... 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.