Pastoral Contact – The Birth of A Missional Church Reread Acts 11:19 – 30 “People can build many social constructs but only with God can they build a church.” People have built many wonders over thousands of years. They built great pyramids, giant walls, colossal tombs, and countless pagan temples that appear ornate and fantastic.… Read More »
Pastoral Connection: Family Matters
Pastoral Connection: Family Matters June 30, 2024 Read Acts 6:1 – 7 Any church that grows will experience growing pains like a teenager maturing into adulthood. The early church certainly had their growing pains, like when the Hellenistic converts complained their widows were neglected. Contrary to human nature, the apostles did not shy away or… Read More »
Pastoral Connection: You Make Me Brave
Pastoral Connection: You Make Me Brave June 23, 202 “The only way we will endure the continuous attacking waves of life is by leaning on the gospel message and walking with others who do as well.” Have you ever walked in the sea? It feels safe on the sand by the water. Then you got… Read More »
Pastoral Connection: An Encounter With God Can Change Everything
Pastoral Connection: An Encounter With God Can Change Everything May 12, 2024 There’s a song titled “There Is Power in The Name of Jesus.” The title tells the truth, but there is also power in a light bulb when you flip a light switch. There is power in your car or lawnmower when you turn… Read More »
Pastoral Connection: A Changed Heart Is A Healthy Heart
Pastoral Connection: A Changed Heart Is A Healthy Heart May 5, 2024 “When everybody in the church allows God to work on their heart, the church has a changed heart.” When we’re out of sync with people or issues and then are humbled enough o allow another to minister to us, we can often feel… Read More »
Pastoral Connection: Learning To Be Gospel Famous
Pastoral Connection: Learning To Be Gospel Famous April 21, 2024 Reread Acts 1:12 – 26 “Many people do great work for the gospel and to advance the church who will never become famous.” All believers should have at least one desire in their lives, and that is to finish well. Regardless of the mistakes we… Read More »