There is no denying that the modern day church is not exerting the influence on community that we once did. There is no arguing, that as Followers of Jesus, we desire to see people come to saving faith in Christ. Rightfully so, the local church should be concerned about the declining metric of baptisms.  In … Continue reading Awaken a Sleeping Giant

I have learned to enjoy listening to Podcasts. It makes the time in the car more enjoyable and productive. There is a Podcast for whatever subject you are interested. I'm curious to know what Podcasts you are listening to and how they help you grow. Here's my current list in my Podcast shows: The Dave … Continue reading Who are you listening to?

The definition of a rut is ... a grave with both ends kicked out. In Transformational Church, Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer wrote, "God calls us to make a transformational impact on the world, not provide a carnival of frenetic activity for ourselves. But to make this impact, we must engage in His mission for His … Continue reading Creating a New Scorecard

Jesus used many compelling and vivid metaphors to describe the Church and her intended influence and function in the world: A city set on a hill. A lamp bringing light even into the darkest of rooms. A beautiful bride made ready for her husband. Salt to season and preserve. Through the power of the Holy … Continue reading Full Circle Discipleship

Jesus Christ died so that persons who are spiritually dead in their sins might be made alive in Him. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day. The hope of the gospel is that anyone can be saved if he will … Continue reading Praying for the Lost By Name

Join the conversation on Sunday mornings at 10:00am with Running the Race ... helping you to run well and finish strong in the race of faith. Hear a message of hope and real life stories of when faith intersects sports. You'll enjoy inspirational conversations with coaches and athletes about how their faith has served them in … Continue reading Running the Race – Radio Show

Let me start with a confession: I am a task-oriented person. I make lists. When I finish a task on my list, it's time to move on to the next task. This works beautifully for me in my own little world. However, as a leader it can be detrimental to the people and organization whom … Continue reading Valuing Those Who Serve

John 3:16is an inexhaustible Bible text! The Bible teaches, “For God so loved the world,that He gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” All highways of divine truth meet at this cross road. One theologian has declared that this verse is shallow enough for … Continue reading CROSS Roads of Eternity

There are two subjects that people do not want preachers to address … sin and money. However, sin is our greatest problem and the very reason Jesus came to die on the cross. And money reflects our priorities. Jesus actually addressed the subject of money more than the subjects of heaven and hell. It was … Continue reading Kingdom Generosity