Our Mission is Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ

Have you ever encountered flaws in the church? If you haven’t, then you haven’t had much contact with the church.

I wrote in the last two weeks (here and here) about chastity, as part of a series on Stewardship, Chastity and Humility.

Hmm… I hadn’t planned on writing about chastity on Valentine’s Day… I’ll have to factor that in next time… But what better day to consider c

I’m writing a series on stewardship, chastity and humility, virtues that underlie monastic vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience, virtues

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable one. 1...

The calling to ministry and service comes in a variety of ways and through many different means.

One of our prayers was certainly answered this week: an early, clear outcome of the presidential election without unrest and accusations and

Each day, we step forward into new opportunities, building on what has come before.

Sometimes we are so delighted by a friend or family member that we can’t wait to be together and to be generous.

But when the kids leave for college, have the parents graduated from church?

How are you growing deeper in Christ?

There are always plenty of challenges in life, and there are always opportunities to thrive in the midst of life.

In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.

As both a pastor and the director of a non-profit, I'm a firm believer in short-term mission trips.

Tonight the top presidential candidates convene for a debate. Many are less than enthusiastic about either of them.

Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?

One of the things I love about Jesus is that he seemed completely comfortable not fitting in.

This Sunday, we bid goodbye to Mother Elisa Harres after over fifteen years of faithful service.

Part of the rhythm of life of a congregation is the coming and going of many people. People move to town and join, or are stirred by God to

I recently received an advertisement from a company that supports churches; the opening line in large letters read “Create Relationships wit