A little while ago I asked one of our creative people at Grace (Jenny A.) to design a bulletin for us. At the time we just had a folded piece of paper with a logo, order of service, news and blank space for notes. The only thing anyone really used was the blank space. She [...]
“Worship Wars.” That was thrown around a lot all through my theological education. Everyone was fighting about what style of music was most “sacred” sounding. Good grief. Today it continues, though it sounds a bit different. Younger, more progressive churches are clashing with older, more traditional churches and most of the time there’s far too [...]
When I am running around I tend to notice this sign. It means wireless access to the internet at high speeds. Having wrestled with a connection at home of 56k for the past 4 years, going to Starbucks or Panera (it’s free there) to get online was a very good option. But now God has [...]
Samuel Davies is considered to have been one of the best American preachers of the 18th century. He was a Presbyterian evangelist who raised money in Europe for “The College of New Jersey.” The name was later changed to Princeton University. He became president of the college in 1759, dying not even two years later [...]
Steve and I met Kevin and Dan via the blogosphere discussing church life in the 21st century. We eventually sat down in person for dinner at the Claddagh and began sharing our experiences and expectations for the future. It’s strange really. Within a few months and as many meetings these guys have become good friends [...]
I am the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship, husband to Jen, Dad to Katherine, Elias and Madeline - and the short, bald guy in Starbucks writing in a Moleskine journal.
