Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

QUESTION:
“Hey man, if you’ve got time i just wondered what the greatest piece of advice you would have for a worship pastor going to a new church.”
Well…I may have not a greatest but 10 GREATEST HITS perhaps. Read to the end to see what I think is the THE single most important advice I could give. (more…)
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

The cross was the greatest social injustice in history, but no greater act of mercy has been recorded for mankind and the world.
Most of us, when confronted with the injustice of the world want to act. This is a very Christian thing to do and one could say “un-Christian” to not do. But, what about the words we use? I thought I would open up a conversation that might be a bit controversial to some, but I think words and our use of them matters. Semantics, I know, but does not “social mercy” sound more Christian than “social justice”? Let’s discuss a bit. (more…)
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

You know you are a pastor/minister when…
- Everyone edits their f-bombs and s-bombs when you enter the room.
- You edit your f-bombs and s-bombs when entering the room.
- Relatives hide the booze when you come over their house for the holidays.
- You hide your booze when your relatives come over your house–any day.
- People tell you their deepest struggles within any random casual conversation.
- You avoid all conversations as much as possible cause when you tell people your deepest struggles they laugh.
- You believe people do not think you are human, fragile and normal.
- Everyone around you knows you are not normal….human? Heck, yes!
- You love and hate your job with equal passion and at the same time.
- You have a choice, but not really, since it is a calling.
- The thought of doing anything else bites! Being part of people’s lives and helping them grow and find Jesus makes every minute worth it!
Did I miss any?