Every week I have the incredible opportunity of standing before a group of people to proclaim the truths of God’s Word. It’s a heavy task, but one I firmly believe God called me to sixteen years ago. And here’s the …
6 Ways to Prepare for Worship
Last Sunday an incredible day of worship at our church! The music, fellowship, serving, and community that took place was simply awesome to witness. I’ve had several people comment about how the Spirit of God was overwhelmingly present. The Scripture …
Surfing and Church Planting
I’ve never been surfing. At least not in the sense of riding waves on the beaches of California. It sounds like fun. I think I’d like the adrenaline rush that comes from catching the perfect wave, gliding along the water, …
The One-Word Reason We’re an Attractional Church
As we’ve moved into the next phase of planting Antioch Georgetown – a new church in Georgetown, Texas – I’m often confronted with very specific questions about our approach to ministry. Are you an attractional church? Are you a missional …
10 Creative Ways to Refuel Volunteers
Appreciation goes a long way. It's like gas in the tank. Every time a volunteers serves, he/she is spending time and energy. They're burning fuel. It's your job as the leader to make sure you refuel your volunteers. Easier said than done right? …
5 Meetings Every Team MUST Have
Meetings. You may love them or you may hate them, but they are necessary to the health of an organization. They can be the most productive time of your week or the biggest waste of time. So what's the …
4 Steps to Prep for 2017!
"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize the upward …
The Difference between Faith and Risk
Faith and Risk Before I share the differences between faith and risk, let me share what they have in common. Faith and risk are both scary. Have you ever done something risky? I’m not talking about drinking milk that expired yesterday. …
The One Question I Hope My Daughters NEVER Ask
Dad Life I’m a dad of three girls. I don’t claim the “World’s Greatest Dad” title, although a coffee mug in my cabinet would beg to differ. I make plenty of mistakes, and I’ve more than likely broken all of the …
Beef Up your Prayers
When you read about prayer in the Bible, it’s never described as something wimpy or fragile. It’s always described as a strong, powerful practice. For example: “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16 “I …