Move over U2

Am I getting old? It’s strange, I’ve always felt young. Maybe it’s because most other pastors weren’t born at the height of the disco era. Or maybe it’s because Erika and I chose to have our first child in our early twenties. Maybe it’s because most professionals, like Physicians, have always been older than me….

Clergy burn out. I starting to wonder what’s going on. I don’t want to be a burn-out stat so here’s a few commitments: 1. Embrace Further Education – It’s easy to regurgitate information and rely on past successes. Especially when you’re preaching almost every week. That’s why I’m hoping to take a week long course…

I listened to a Carey Nieuwhof podcast today.  He interviewed an entrepreneur named Jared Hogue. Jared uttered five small words that moved me: Just Start and Stay Faithful. This blog post is the fruit of that statement.  So, if anyone is out there.  And interested. This is my start.  Pray that I stay faithful. Here’s…

My epic journey at Hanover Missionary Church has finally come to an end. What started out as a temporary, part-time, position as Director of Worship and Creative Arts in 2006 morphed into the full-time Chief Servant role.  Standing on the shoulders of giants I’ve been blessed. Thinking back just over a week ago to my…

Tonight I’m dusting off my hockey gear and lacing up the skates for the first time in a few years. It’s not a pre-Halloween trick; rather, a couple of guys from the congregation invited me to join them on the ice for the season. My goal is to represent the Spirit of Jesus on and…