Holiness Reeducation

Analyzing Denominational Systems for Pastoral Placements As a Nazarene, working in a Methodist Church, who has spent time with Anglicans, Baptists, and plenty of non-denominational types, there has been an on-going analysis in my mind of the systems that churches use to place pastors in churches. That sounds like a fascinating and riveting conversation, doesn’t […]

Well it is official, Pluto is no longer one of us. Long considered the ninth planet of our solar system, Pluto has been sent to the minors. Why? it isn’t big enough, doesn’t have the rights gravitational pull and frankly, the scientists just seem to have it out for little Pluto. We are Pluto’s advocates? […]

There is something inside of us, it must be quite natural and expected, that teaches us to groan. From the moment of our birth we know how to groan. We express our inward frustration at being hungry, being neglected, or being uncomfortable with sounds that capture what words could never communicate. We groan. We moan. […]

In Romans 14 the Apostle Paul writes some difficult words to the church. He says, “Accept those whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.” Paul is specifically talking to a church where believers of different ethnicities, levels of spiritual maturity, and religious backgrounds are trying to come together and learn how to be […]

Reflections, Ramblings, and Props On this, the occasion of my 100th post, I offer the following: Thoughts on Blogging Blogging is a lot tougher than you think. To consistently pour out your mind and heart to others is tough. Frankly I am not that deep, so I worry that I sound the same every time […]

It is that time of year, fantasy football is upon us. Praise the Lord, the dog days of summer are almost over, so now we can concentrate on something important. In preparing for drafts, auctions, trades and scouting reports it is important for us to take a look backwards. A look at the greatest fantasy […]

As a lifelong church goer and current pastor, I have seen a lot of funny things at church, especially during worship. Here is a brief list of some of my highlights, some involving me, and thankfully many not involving me. In no particular order…. 1) Buried in the Flowers….. It was Advent and the children’s […]

It was awful to read today about Maurice Clarett and his arrest for a host of infractions including carrying concealed firearms, and resisting arrest. Clarett is yet another sad tale of a person having wasted opportunities provided to them because of a desire to take the easy way out. From the time he was in […]

There is a great Washington Post article about the changing nature of Youth Ministry in America. Youth Ministry is a fairly new concept in the church, being born in the 20th Century, but in its time it has drastically changed. Moving from institutional ministry that reflected 50′s culture to flashier pop culturally relevancy in the […]

As a pastor I make a lot of mistakes. No doubt about it, I mess up my job all the time. I hope that I learn from my mistakes, and I understand I am constantly growing in my abilities, gifts, and discernment. But I still make mistakes. All pastors make mistakes. I am not sure […]