Abortion has gone on legally in the United States for over thirty years now. What does this mean for Christians? Should we care? If so, where should it rank with our other priorities and political concerns? We could look at the issue from a sociological perspective, but as a follower of Jesus … [Read more...] about How Much Does Legalized Abortion Matter?
Willow Creek Leadership Summit Recap (part 2)
Day 2 Session 5 Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life Church.tv spoke on "How Leader's Can Get IT and Keep IT". The "IT" factor is sort of an intangible sense that something really good is going on in a church. Though Craig couldn't define exactly what "IT" is, he was pretty sure that it had … [Read more...] about Willow Creek Leadership Summit Recap (part 2)
Willow Creek Leadership Summit Recap (Part 1)
The past two days I had the opportunity to participate in the 2008 Willow Creek Leadership Summit. Though the conference was held in the Chicago area it was broadcast live to participating conference sites around the world. During the course of two day conference we heard from some great … [Read more...] about Willow Creek Leadership Summit Recap (Part 1)
No Excuses
While up in the the Northeast earlier this summer visiting some family and ministry partners, I had the opportunity to take my wife to Niagara Falls. I used to go there a lot as a kid because it is only a few hours from where my parents live and also, unlike major theme parks, it is completely … [Read more...] about No Excuses
Holding the Ropes
In 18th century England there was virtually no zeal in the church to participate in reaching "every nation" with the gospel. But William Carey (b. 1761) had different ideas than most of his contemporaries. His heart was stirred for the unreached. While working as a shoe maker, William Carey made … [Read more...] about Holding the Ropes
Touchdown Jesus?
We Christians try really hard, but sometimes the ideas that we come up with are just plain awful! This 62 foot high Jesus statue, apparently supposed to be Jesus worshipping faces the northbound lane of I-75 in Monroe, Ohio (North of Cincinnati). Because of the hand positions of the Jesus statue … [Read more...] about Touchdown Jesus?
He Determined the Times and Places
Last week my wife and I were in the Cincinnati area meeting with current ministry partners and casting the vision to others. While we were there it became clear that God had us there for more reasons than we initially thought... A friend of ours, who serves within the student leadership team of … [Read more...] about He Determined the Times and Places
Church Plant in Harlem
George Gregory, who has been a part of King's Park International Church in Raleigh N.C. for the past ten years will be working with Ron Lewis and the Morningstar New York church on their multi site church strategy and spearheading the effort to start a new church "campus" in Harlem. If you are … [Read more...] about Church Plant in Harlem
103 HBCU Conference
Earlier this week I was in Nashville co-hosting an Every Nation collegiate conference. The 103 Conference put on by AARM (African American Resource Ministry) attempted to bring together students from today's 103 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs for short. Historically Black … [Read more...] about 103 HBCU Conference
First African Baptist Church, Savannah GA
While on our honeymoon, my wife Katie and I visited many interesting places. ("My wife!"...I'm still getting used to saying that, but it is pretty stinkin' cool!) One of the places we visited was Savannah, GA. It is a really fascinating historic city dating back to the 18th century. That's pretty … [Read more...] about First African Baptist Church, Savannah GA
Being Married is Awesome!
Tomorrow marks three weeks since the day I pledged my heart to the girl I love! It has been absolutely AMAZING so far. After a beautiful ceremony and reception spent with all the people that we love the most - much thanks to Katie's parents for all that - we headed out on a two week honeymoon. I am … [Read more...] about Being Married is Awesome!
One Week!
I am so excited! Today, is my birthday! But the far bigger reason that I am so excited is that exactly one week from today I will be marrying the most beautiful, amazing woman I have ever met! Praise the Lord! As I sit in front of this screen, all I can do is smile! As I have grown older many of … [Read more...] about One Week!