In honor of Wimbledon, this week’s Top Five list has to do with the sport that has made up so much of my life. And in honor of the fact that I don’t really play anymore, this post also honors some people I used to play with. Back when I played, that is. So here Read the full article…
I’m glad the people of Good Shepherd don’t hear only my voice. This past weekend is a good case in point. On Friday night and Saturday morning, we hosted our First Step membership exploration class. About twenty-five hardy souls came out for the experience. Except I had a prior commitment on Friday night — a Read the full article…
“ I am so glad we have spent June in the book of Haggai and in the series “The Comeback Kids.” People have seen how the bible’s story intersects their own story; time and again, folks have told me that they came to church this month desperately in need of a “comeback.” I’ve also been Read the full article…
The Body of Christ in Charlotte is reeling this week over the tragedy at Christ Covenant Church. In a perfect storm of teenage exuberance, foul weather, and well-intentioned adults, this happened: Day at church camp turns tragic for teen struck by ATVEvan Wolfe, 15, died after being struck by an ATV at Christ Covenant Church Read the full article…
There is a major difference between observing ministry and owning it. All too often in contemporary church settings, people do a great deal of observation. They observe the band as it leads in music. They observe the preacher as he or she delivers a message. They observe the high quality children’s programs. They observe student Read the full article…
