Caring for Nicaragua
For the last ten years, I have been traveling with our church to Nicaragua to work with Because We Care Ministries. This ministry does an incredible job reaching out to rural villages all over...
Category: Faith
ReadScripture – A Great App to Read and Study Scripture
Just recently, I stumbled on a new app for reading through the Bible. The Read Scripture app is an awesome way to stay connected to God’s Word. I really like the simplicity of the...
Facing Darkness
Last night, Jennifer and I were able to go to Boone, North Carolina to see the new documentary Facing Darkness by Samaritan’s Purse. What an incredible movie! It tells the story of the Ebola...
Great Books for Small Town Pastors
Ministry in small towns and cities is tough. The issues that rural America face are very similar to inner city problems: job loss, population loss, drug use, and lack of opportunities. As a pastor,...
The Importance of Mobile Giving
Most churches now realize the importance of offering online giving, but many have not recognized the transition to mobile giving that is now taking place. There is a difference, and you need to understand how it...
An Opportunity to Respond
As a pastor, I’ve struggled with how to end our church services. While it is great to see people respond to the Gospel, I feel that everyone needs a chance to respond to what they have...
The Cowboy and the Shepherd – Leadership in a Rural Setting
Over the last week, I have seen this video numerous times. It was emailed to me by one of our elders at church, it has popped up numerous times in my Facebook feed, and...
A Great Tool For Premarital Counseling: The SYMBIS Assessment
One of the most rewarding things I get to do is to sit down with couples and help them prepare for marriage. I feel that premarital counseling is essential, and it’s something that I...
The Refugee Crisis
It seems that everyone is talking about the Syrian refugee crisis. While much has been written about what we shouldn’t do, I want to share what we can do. While our government works toward...
The Problem With How We Teach Missions
I recently read an article that just reinforces my belief that most churches are missing the mark when it comes to how we educate students about mission work. Here’s the quote that caught my attention...
How Not to Make Disciples
I love this video by Francis Chan. It really makes you think about how your church is structured to make disciples.
