Author: Mike

Bluegrass in Galax 1

Bluegrass in Galax

For those of you who read my blog, here’s a short bluegrass video filmed just a couple of blocks from our church that gives you an introduction to our small city of Galax. Bluegrass...

Taking a Stand for Truth 0

Taking a Stand for Truth

I am seeing a transformation take place in our society, and it scares me. I’ve noticed it primarily among our nation’s youth and college students, although it is taking place among people of all...

fre·net·ic –   /frəˈnetik/ 0

fre·net·ic – /frəˈnetik/

This is my word for the day. I was having a conversation with my wife last week and I used the word frenetic to describe our pace of life lately. After arguing with me...

Changing the Scorecard for the Church 1

Changing the Scorecard for the Church

In the book Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church, author Reggie McNeal shares about a shift that is taking place in churches around the world. I had read this book last year,...

A Free Way to Manage Multiple WordPress Websites 4

A Free Way to Manage Multiple WordPress Websites

I manage multiple WordPress sites, so I’m always looking for a way to help me keep them updated and running smoothly.  WordPress Multisite is one option, but it’s hard to setup and all of...

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Switching to ProPresenter 5

Video has been an integral part of our church services for the last six years. We  project song lyrics, testimonies, photos, video clips, and even occasionally live video. We started using Easyworship running on...

My Latest Backup Device 0

My Latest Backup Device

When it comes to backing up data, I want to make sure I have a plan. So when I got my new Macbook Air, I decided to add a new backup device at home....

A Week of Contrasts 0

A Week of Contrasts

It’s amazing how quickly we can travel around our world. Saturday morning I was in the comforts of my own home, and Saturday night I was in a hotel in Managua, Nicaragua. I’ve spent...

What I Learned from Scouting 2

What I Learned from Scouting

I had the honor of speaking at a fund-raising dinner for the Boy Scouts this week. I received my Eagle Scout award back in 1991, and Scouting was a big part of my teenage...

Organizing Meals for Your Church 1

Organizing Meals for Your Church

Here’s a great use of the internet. Most churches spend a lot of time trying to organize meals for people who are sick or in need. But it’s always confusing knowing who is bringing...