I’m continually learning more about what it means to be a disciple (follower of Jesus) and teach others how to do the same. It’s a basic command that we have as Christians – to share the Good News as we go (read Matthew 28:19). I have recognized 3 areas that help me live and teach […]
My Wednesday Office
A few years ago I decided to add a regular routine to my schedule in hopes of connecting with people and sharing the gospel. It worked. Every Wednesday I made my office at a local coffee shop, letting people know this would be my location each week. I started doing it without any expectations but […]
Why We Ask – REASON #4
Generous, Simple, Giving. Our most critical need is to establish monthly support. We’re a typical family with typical needs: mortgage, insurance, dogs to feed, college bills, a wedding soon, gas for the cars, food for the table…you get the picture. As you consider giving to our ministry, hopefully on a monthly basis, we would like […]
Missional Movement in the EFCA
Here’s a link to an article from Exponential about the missional movement in the EFCA. I’m very glad to be a part of this as our family begins our new call at Mercy Road Church in Appleton, WI soon. You can help – ‘Join Our Team‘ and help us multiply the gospel message and make […]
Jesus’ Way Works!
I was meeting with discipling friends last night in my home and at the local coffee shop earlier today and now I’m reflecting on the past couple of years. God has been so faithful to connect me with these friends and to see them growing in their journey with Jesus. As a pastor there can […]
Looking For A Church Family
I received an email this week from a person searching for a new church family. He had some questions that I found interesting. Here’s what he asked… If [your church] had unlimited finances, what would it look like? Do you follow the 5-fold ministry structure described in Ephesians 4:11-13? What do you think of the […]
Starting A Missional Community?
Here’s a good video that explains how we might start a missional community. Our prayer regarding our move to Appleton later this year is that we will land in a neighborhood that will welcome a Missional Community. We are looking forward to being a family on mission with Mercy Road Church, making new friends and […]
Districts14 Seminar
I’m excited to share at Districts14 Conference in Green Bay this year! There are approximately 3700 people, mostly teens, attending this event which has a rich heritage in the EFCA and the Forest Lakes District. I was blessed in my teen years to be part of a healthy church youth group. We traveled the country […]
The Pope, Conscience, and Not-Yet-Believers
A link to an article from the UK website, The Independent, has been floating around Facebook. It’s provocatively titled “Pope Francis Assures Atheists: You don’t have to believe in God to go to heaven”; you can read it here. I have friends posting this to show how wrong the Pope is; and this was my […]
Discipling Friendships Work!
My friends from Cadre Ministries call it D3. It’s when the people you are discipling begin to disciple others and kingdom growth takes place. After nearly two years of intentional, relational disciple-making I’m beginning to see this take place. Wow! Our family is part of a Missional Community; an extended family of the local church, […]