This podcast episode looks at the evolution of large youth events, and what that looks like over the last 5-10 years. Some events have remained, some have evolved. Some of the Things I mention in…
This is a message given 1/19/2020 at Bloomingdale Christian Church in Bloomingdale, Indiana. This covers some of the odd passages that we find in the Bible and how we can see how God cares for…
This episode explores some of the tough questions that need to be asked as a church goes through a pastor search process. It is by no means exhaustive, but designed to get you thinking about…
This episode talks about my experience at a Operation Christmas Child processing center in Chicago and the lessons learned there that can translate to local community ministry efforts. Things I mention in this episode: Operation…
This episode was recorded prior to episode 25, a prequel if you will. (If you have not listened to episode 25, you need to) This episode drills down on the need for churches to align…
When the Gospel Crosses Cultures You never know when God is going to drop something into your lap. Years ago, I had the opportunity to speak through a translator to a group of Bhutanese refugees…
It’s Friday by SM Lockridge – It’s Friday….Jesus is praying Peter’s a sleeping Judas is betraying But Sunday’s comin’ It’s Friday….Jesus is praying Peter’s a sleeping Judas is betraying But Sunday’s comin’ It’s Friday ….Pilate’s…
The Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight If you work in a rural community, there is something you need to be aware of. Farmers are hurting. I am not talking about poor harvests or lack of…
The Phenomenon That Is Reshaping Rural America The phrase “Rural Brain Drain” originated from a book called Hollowing Out the Middle, which looked at the effect that adults were having in their community by preparing…
The Doctor Is Out, Permanently Debbie Weingarten wrote an article at TalkPoverty.org looking at the shortage of rural primary care health providers in America. She looks at the closings of rural health centers and hospitals…