My Crush

We picked our little girl up from camp tonight. The bright pink cast made her easy to spot in the midst of so many children. On the ride home she told us about a cool swamp walk that smelled worst than toilet water. She also shared stories of talent night and a counselor that made…

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. I wish I was better at that. Lately, my mouth has led me into some uncomfortable situations. My most recent New Testament class is a good example of opening my mouth too quickly. Without thinking, I asked my class to reconsider…

This past Sunday people in our three church services heard some big news. First, our interim lead pastor announced his June 30th retirement from pastoral ministry. He has been ministering at HMC for 19 years. Second, our ministry council chairperson announced that I will be assuming the position of interim lead pastor effective March 1st….

Church conflict.  It’s something every pastor and congregational leader experiences and should know how to handle.  Unfortunately, most church authorities avoid or ignore it. During leadership transitions conflict surfaces.  Sometimes it’s subtle; other times it’s explosive.  It can happen in an all-of-a-sudden explosion; or it can ooze out slowly after years of bubbling beneath the…

For those of you that don’t know, I turned 40 this past Monday. So, to celebrate, we rounded up our kids, readied our shedding yellow dog, gathered our camping gear, and headed to Grundy Lake Provincial Park for and overnight escape.  While it may seem strange to drive three hours north for one night in a…