For the past two years we have held outdoor movies in the summer at the school where our church meets. We usually have between 200-400 people come out for the movies. We give everyone a Bible, an invitation to church and share the gospel before the movie. Below is the advertisement for this years movie [...]
Archive for March, 2009
2009 Movie Series
Posted in Print Media on March 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A Moment to Brag
Posted in Family, International Missions on March 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I just want to take a brief moment to brag on my oldest son, Noah. A few months ago I was telling him about an orphanage I went to in Bali. He came up with this idea to raise money for the kids so that they could buy some rice and fix up their orphanage. [...]
The New Calvinism
Posted in Print Media on March 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My genius-missionary buddy, Colby Garman, posted this on his blog and I found it too interesting not to pass on.
In TIME magazine’s 10 ideas that are changing the world Calvinism is #3 SEE THE ARTICLE
Note: Time has another article on the subject from 1947 HERE
Actions Reveal Beliefs
Posted in Church Planting, Rants and Raves on March 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
What I believe about God is plastered all over my actions. They are as indelible as graffiti on freshly painted stucco.
Planting churches and serving as a pastor has forced me to observe the areas of my life where my actions oppose my theology.
For example… Theologically, I believe that God grows the church (1 Cor. 3:6), [...]
No Water at the Well
Posted in Rants and Raves on March 10, 2009 | 6 Comments »
I was disturbed yesterday. I was driving down the highway, on my way to work (keep in mind that I am a pastor) when I noticed that my car was overheating. By the time I noticed the needle was deep into the red… I turned into the nearest driveway off of the highway to find [...]
Bluring the Line
Posted in Church Planting, Pillar Church, Rants and Raves on March 7, 2009 | 5 Comments »
People often say to me, “Your not like other pastors.” Honestly, I’m not quite sure how to take this… I think it’s a compliment. But I’m not exactly sure it is given that way. I think what people are trying to say is they think I should dress like that guy >>>> or they are [...]
Why Do We Gather?
Posted in Rants and Raves on March 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
So lets pretend that I am an Apostle of Jesus. He called me from my boat to follow Him about three years ago… Virtually every day since them I have been with Him. I have studied His every move and I know Him better than I know anyone. He claimed to be the son of [...]