Jun 28, 2011
Blood on Our Hands
Several night’s ago I facilitated a small group for people in their twenties and thirties. The Group’s discussion topic was Acts 8:9-11, where God tells Paul to not give up because there were many in Corinth who were His people. Everyone in the group was to share their testimony of how Jesus was revealed to them, and what their experience of finding salvation through Him was like. What stood... 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
Dec 17, 2010
Never Give Up
It hurts to watch the seed you scatter bounce off of the ground you throw it on. It’s hard to watch the seed begin to grow, and then quickly whither away. As a sower, these tragic realities can really discourage you and tempt you to stop scattering seed all together. But when you see a seed you were involved in scattering being embraced by rich soil, taking deep roots, holding firm, and sprouting... read more
Sep 20, 2010
Milestones
I am hoping that this Saturday night is a milestone in my ministry career, and that of the members of my team. God has led me to spearhead a service on Saturday evenings to reach the lost in my city and radically advance His Kingdom. It will be a unique service including times to connect via a late night cafe’ and social activities following the service. The music will be powerful and progressive,... read more
Aug 18, 2010
Consuming Vision
God has given me passion to see a vision realized. The vision to see people truly connected to an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ through the radical actions of grace, love, and hope of a local church empowered by the Holy Spirit often consumes me. To see a move of God in my city where thousands come to know Jesus yearly, as is happening in other U.S. cities, drives my every move. I... 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.