Oct 6, 2010
How Far Is Too Far?
I’m currently preaching a series on Sex, Love, and Relationships from a Biblical Perspective. This weekend I will be presenting part two of the series and focusing on premarital relationships and sexuality. Here’s some of my thoughts on the topic that I’m tossing around and will be presenting this weekend(a preview if you will). One question that many Christians like to ask is;” How... read more
Aug 24, 2010
Speaking
Being a pastor requires lots of planning, scheduling, studying, writing, talking with people, praying with and for people, envisioning, brainstorming, and budgeting. All of those things are ok, but hands-down the best thing to do as a pastor, in my opinion, is to teach and preach the Word of God and watch IT make an impact on people’s lives. Most people think that speaking at a church service is all... read more
Jun 16, 2010
New Culture, Part 2
In my previous post “New Culture” I mentioned that I would be writing a new post mentioning those in today’s world who are culture shapers and whether or not they are using their influence to carry a message. Here a a few: Steve Jobs: Jobs is definitely a culture shaper, a man who has tremendously progressed computer technology and has embraced the idea that design and appearance are just... 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
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.