Tonight I’m dusting off my hockey gear and lacing up the skates for the first time in a few years.
Now that my contract as interim lead pastor has been extended, I thought it would be appropriate to share how I’m feeling and how it has affected my family life. The details: on March 1st I moved from being the director of worship and the arts to the role of interim lead pastor. It was…
I wonder what this week will bring? Lately, I’ve been asking myself that question. This week is no exception. I’m back teaching in the classroom on Fridays. This semester I have a morning and an afternoon class. I’m also preaching a lot more these days. It means I’ll be squeezing every ounce of opportunity out…
I love it when people live life on mission. It characterizes the lifestyle of the exceptional folks that lead our regional coffeehouse gatherings. Once a month a group of 10 to 15 people gather to plan and pray for something we call Conversation Peace. We work hard–coming up with ideas for interesting conversations; administering the…
I’ve been invited to present a seminar at a missional church conference this weekend in Guelph. It’s being put on by the United Brethren Church in Canada. I spent the first twenty years of my life learning from the leaders and servants in that tribe. Needless to say, I’m feeling a bit sentimental. I’m co-presenting…
A lot of people have been asking me, “So, what is it that you and your wife are doing now?” It’s a good question with a complicated answer. And, depending on when you’ve asked me about it, the answer may have changed. As of today, here’s where things are at: If you’ve been following my…
Blogger, I’ve missed you. It’s been way too long. As you can probably tell, I don’t have as much time to write these days. It comes with saying good-bye to another pastor. Since coming to HMC I’ve waved farewell to five ministry staff in less than four years (Milly, Claran, Olu, Rick, and Peter). The…