Pastors / Leadership Archives

Christians seem to be getting pulled in all directions these days regarding justice. Some say the only way to bring about meaningful change is...

As we celebrate this July 4th holiday, is it possible for us to have the same impact as our forefathers did for future generations?

Jesus believes in you. That’s why the early disciples were honored to suffer for the Lord (Acts 5:41). Some may say, “I wish He didn’t have so much...

One of my favorite writers is New York Times (NYT) columnist Thomas Friedman. We don’t always agree, mind you, but he is a spot-on cultural analyst...

At its core, the church is the global community of Christ followers who believe in the divinity and resurrection of Jesus Christ and are...

Live your life for the honor and glory of God. Do your duty—but do it with a constant awareness that the Day of the Lord may arrive at any moment,...

Humor that connects us as humans, and doesn't distract, can be an effective way to reach hearts. Here's how.

Jesus took on flesh like ours, and he suffered in the same ways as we do. It was essential that the Christ take on human flesh to redeem all that...

We have an opportunity to set an example of love and kindness toward others in the transition, but we need to avoid doing things that could cause...

This past week, I sat down with six black members of our church for the purpose of listening and learning. The conversation was captured on video...

We all need the understanding of Jesus, and to understand that none of us will get it all right all the time. Here are 10 questions to 'rebuke'...

Christian culture approves of giggling about gluttony in ways that it would never bless laughing at lust.

Author Brenda Darby discusses ideas for establishing 'table talks' on unity using her new book Can We Have the Conversation? A Spiritual...

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly the great unifier of humankind. When we look through the lens of the gospel, although we still see everything...

Those who decry the sexual revolution, but approve or excuse adultery, sexual abuse, or pornography—should have, no credibility. Instead, what is...