Every year churches I serve put on Vacation Bible School programming. It’s fun. It’s high energy. And at least for the week, every kid and every family is really excited to be at church. After an intensive event like VBS, leaders reflect and pray the energy invested for the Lord will lead to lasting impact. … Read more
Discovering Your God-Given Purpose: How to Find Your Fit in the Church. Rick Warren asks that question in The Purpose Driven Life, and it’s still one of the best on-ramps I know into a conversation about calling. It’s bold. It’s personal. And it assumes something wonderful — that there is something you can do for God that fits who He made you to be. You can find your fit in God’s plan for the world.
Picture the scene. A church member has lost a family friend, and seeking comfort asks a pastor: “Do dogs go to heaven?” Since our family adopted two rescue puppies over the past eight years, Aster (now 8 years young), and Ranger (2), people engage know us as “dog people” and share “dog stuff” all the … Read more
If you’ve ever sat in a Bible study, scrolled through a comment section about the Bible online, or had a late-night conversation with a skeptical friend, you’ve probably run into the question: Does the Bible have errors in it? It’s one of the most common questions people ask about Christianity. Obviously Christians hold Scripture in … Read more
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Have you ever wondered whether God still speaks today — and if He does, how you’re supposed to recognize it? It’s one of the most common questions I hear as a pastor. People imagine hearing an audible voice, like something out of a movie, and when it doesn’t happen, they wonder if they’re doing faith … Read more
I met Ken and Margie Blanchard when I served a church on the west coast. They are faithful and generous Christians, attending the church I served in between their travels across the country and globe. Both are quick to hug, speak to people, and offer Ken’s famous “praisings.” They also run one of the largest … Read more
