Category Archives: Ministry

The need for learning pastors.

If one thing is clear from the pastoral epistles (I, II Timothy and Titus), the burden to be learners.  Perhaps the most straightforward command is found in II Timothy 2:15-16, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, but shun profane andContinue reading “The need for learning pastors.”

Going to Church: Why do we gather?

In a recent presentation by Barna Research and Pepperdine University, it was shared that Church attendance is a decreasing expectation (watch here; find it at the 48:30 mark).  Changes in family dynamics, more distractions, and a lack of commitment to a local congregation have all contributed to this new reality.  As Church leaders, this isContinue reading “Going to Church: Why do we gather?”

Half of My Life: Seven Insights

I accepted the call to the ministry when I was 16 years old.  At 15, I entered started home school and was amazed by the Bible teaching that I received.  An impression was made on my life.  Ministry was more than sharing simple stories but was full of timeless truths that needed to be shared.Continue reading “Half of My Life: Seven Insights”

Important things to keep in mind this year.

We need to reflect and remember God’s truth in light of a new year.  The following is the outline for the first Sunday morning sermon of 2017.  The title of the sermon was “Doctrine for a new year.”  You can hear the sermon at our church website (click here). The Triune God invites you intoContinue reading “Important things to keep in mind this year.”

Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.

If you have not already done these three things,  pray, seek God’s will, and start moving forward. Ask God for direction Scripture is clear that planning and preparation without humility before God are sinful.  James 4:13-17 is one such Scripture that gives us this position.  Paul reminds us that all work is fruitful only becauseContinue reading “Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.”

Jesus: The Word

Jesus said the Pharisees, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58).  Scripture makes clear that Jesus existed before creation.  Scripture is also clear that Jesus was not a part of creation but the cause of it.  John beautifully describes the pre-incarnate nature of Jesus: John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word wasContinue reading “Jesus: The Word”

Jesus: Name Above All Names

Jesus is the central theme of Holy Scriptures.  We find the likeness of Him in every book of the Bible.  The Old Testament foretells of His first advent.  The New Testament testifies of His life incarnate, His continuing work and second coming.  Without Christ, we do not have hope.  In the days to come, I am writingContinue reading “Jesus: Name Above All Names”