Oct 28, 2010
It Was Addressed
I just finished preaching a four week series on sex, love, and relationships from a Biblical perspective called Addressing It. At first, some were apprehensive about the idea of such things being spoken of from the platform of the local church. Some were ok with it, as long as it wasn’t spoke of on a Sunday (which it was). But people came to listen to a young, thirty year-old, so-called pastor teach... 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 9, 2010
If You’re Not Offending…
Lately I’ve been giving some challenging messages to my church. Overall, people are receiving them well and doing something with them in their lives in return. We have, however, lost some people because of the challenges, changes, and expectations set within the church. I was talking to a friend of mine about this and how sometimes it can be very disheartening to a leader to know that even though... 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 20, 2010
Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 4: Never Assume
The Fourth Thing: Don’t Assume Your Audience Knows What You’re Talking About Too often teachers will refer to a Bible story or passage, not explain it, then pass by to the next thing- leaving their audience bewildered as they continue. If you build a foundation for the rest of your message on something that no one understands or knows about (either a Bible strory or cultural reference), they... 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.