Fire, Life, and Ministry

When a fire breaks out, opportunity strikes.
I have been working some in my Sunday School Class through Purpose Driven Life. It’s amazing how these young adults have come alive in the last 8 weeks. Every day they are sending text messages about the book and what it means in their lives. Fire has broken out [...]

Disaster Relief: An Opportunity for Churches

Disaster is a fact of life. Just a few years ago hurricane Katrina caught everyone off guard. We blamed a lot on the government, but the fact is this. We all tended to act as if we could ride Katrina out. This time we were wrong. We got caught at ease in America. Right after [...]

Social Media and 21st Century Ministry

In the last year I have been following a friend of mine, Pastor Kerry Mackey, in his use of Social Media as a means of community, communication, and commitment to making disciples. Kerry’s site is www.streettotheseat.com. Check it out. Kerry’s an expert at social media and assimilation. I’ve found social media to very gratifying and [...]

Highlight Church: 242 Community Church

I’ve been researching churches across the nation that are a little different but are doing the right things. I stumbled across 242 Community Church. I love this church! Last month their home page feature a video on ServeFest. They did servant evangelism in their community. The web doesn’t say it, but this has to be [...]

The Power of Acts 2:42

I’ve been a Christian for 20 years and I’ve been in leadership in ministry for 15 years. What is the bottom line of walking with God?
Bible and prayer. There are many other things, but Bible and prayer are the foundation.
If I were going to ask Christians to do things here’s what I would ask them [...]