What is a Woman (Part 1): Introduction
As a child growing up in the eighties, I knew what every cereal-loving child of the eighties knew—if I wanted impressive biceps and athletic legs, I needed to eat my Wheaties. One of the images on the Wheaties box I distinctly remember from sitting at the breakfast table was the incredible gold-winning decathlete, Bruce Jenner. […]
Why Have a Church with Multiple Campuses?
A few years ago, I announced to my church that I wanted us to start a multi-campus strategy and that I would be asking many of them to pray about leaving our Central campus to be on mission. Now, here we are, just days away from launching our third campus, Church at The Mill Lake […]
The Perfect Picture of Love
How would you define love? I probably do not have to tell you that the Bible’s definition of love is quite different from the world’s definition. The world tries to reduce love to nothing more than sentimentality or sensuality. But the love of God we find in Scripture is so much deeper than an emotion […]
DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
We have all enjoyed watching children explore beautifully wrapped boxes under a Christmas tree. They look, touch, pick up, and even shake the packages, asking the same questions over and over: “Which one is mine?” and “What do you think it is?” I want Christ-followers to have this much enthusiasm when it comes to identifying […]
MORE THAN ATTENDANCE
We know that act of showing up at church on Sunday morning matters, but does how we show up matter? There are actually respectful ways men and women can submit to the leadership of the Lord each week at church, and I sincerely believe that living by a code of conduct creates stronger and healthier […]
3 MOTIVES TO HELP US STAY SEXUALLY PURE
As the designer and giver of our sexuality, God is the final authority over this powerful part of our lives. His Word makes His will clear for His followers and the church regarding our sexual ethics. Sex is a gift, but it is a gift to be enjoyed between one man and one woman within […]
Four SNARES Every Christian Woman Can Watch Out For
My life is impacted daily by godly women. I am the result of being raised by a very biblical, godly mother. I am thankful for my wife of 22 years and her example as a mother and a pastor’s wife. And I do not know what my church would do without the incredible women on […]
The Best Way to Encourage the Women in Your Life
Women are vital to the body of Christ. So, how do we celebrate and encourage them well? What will best help them as they balance family life and being in ministry? As a pastor and a happily married man, I cannot imagine a pastor not wanting to celebrate and empower women considering all of the […]
WHY DOCTRINE MATTERS
When we dig into the theological foundations of faith, the word we often hear is doctrine. Webster’s Dictionary defines doctrine as “a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief.” I realize many people can find this word intimidating. They may initially think that understanding doctrine […]
4 Ways You Can Help Keep Your Church Healthy
Have you ever wondered what makes a good church member? Does it even really matter as long as you’re showing up? Scripture does not teach that only pastors and deacons are to be committed to the health and wholeness of the church. This is why it is important to know how you can be of […]