The Notebook

There is an aspect that is overwhelmingly emphasized in the scriptures in regards to walking. It comes from the Greek word “akoloutheo” (akolouqew) which means “to be in the same way with, to accompany”. This signifies a “come with me” or “walk with me” approach. This is the most com...

There is no argument, no excuse, nothing that you can say that will make me change my mind on this one – the most important relationship outside of the one with God, is the one with your wife. Yes, your relationship to God must be at the top of the list and at the top […]...

We are called to climb trees! Climbing trees is actually a biblical metaphor in Luke 19.We read stories like the one about Zacchaeus and don’t think much of it. But how many adults do you know that still climb trees? Not too many. I love the mental picture of this tax collector in a three-piece [&...

There is a cancer that has been around the American church for decades that needs to be addressed by pastors, ministry leaders, seminaries, denominations, and the person in the pew. That cancer is what is known as Consumer Christianity. I will try to give a simple definition explaining as best as I ...

The OT uses words like sojourners or wanderers as precursors to the NT words like aliens, foreigners, strangers, or ambassadors. All these words describe that a Christian’s life is transitory. In other words, we are passing through this life with a sense of purpose, duty, passion, and responsibili...

Rural and House Church Planters in NE Ohio – you are invited to be part of church planter training that targets what you are doing. No smoke and mirrors kind of stuff, but practical training on how to do church in your context. Best news is it is free and you will receive free books […]...

This is the one that was made before you even showed up. This is the one that sets the agenda, determines the goal and establishes the frame. The decision before the decision is the box. When you think outside the box, what you’re actually doing is questioning the decision before the decision....

Over the past several months I have had the opportunity to collaborate with John M. Bailey of NAMB on creating a church planting center (CPC) here in northeast Ohio.  What exactly is a CPC? Church Planting Centers are an environment where multiple diciples are intentionally selected, developed, and...

Today the Bridge Church leadership team  and I shared that I would be transitioning out of the role as Lead Pastor of Bridge Church in the coming weeks. This transition will take place as I follow and pursue an open door the Lord has put before me. In 1998 God began to move in my […]...

I was recently chided by a friend (Patrick) for not having any recent posts. Look for many coming up beginning Monday, June 28th....