The letter below comes from John Wood, my pastor growing up. A friend shared it with me (original post), and I have reread it many times. May its wisdom bless you. My dear children and grandchildren, I've been thinking of what I might say to you from the perspective of old age that I have not said to you in the past. You have heard me call you across the years to … [Read more...] about Living in the Now
Archives for June 2020
What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?
WHAT IF I DON'T FEEL LIKE GOING TO CHURCH?By Gunner GundersenReview copy courtesy of the Crossway Blog Review Program That's a great question! It represents a tension we probably all have felt. Who has not had a Saturday night when they had that realization, with a twinge of dread, "Ah man, we've got church tomorrow!" I mean, I serve as a pastor, and I still have those … [Read more...] about What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?
On Church Planting and Cultural Complexities
Part of the impetus behind church planting in America is the diversity of culture present in the States. Ed Stetzer notes this complexity. He describes American culture as a waffle with many dimples. Each community has its own nuance. Even neighborhoods within local communities may be further nuanced and so forth. This complexity has been on display in recent days in our … [Read more...] about On Church Planting and Cultural Complexities
Why Church Planting
Why plant a church? Why plant a church in the Bible Belt? Why plant a church when there are already so many churches? Do we really need more churches? In this post, I want to explain the thinking behind church planting that helped to convince me of its ongoing need today in America. Misunderstandings For some time, I was convinced of the importance of church … [Read more...] about Why Church Planting