A couple of months ago, I was having coffee with my friend Andrew Smith, who pastors a great church here in Charlotte called the Gathering. Running a couple of minutes behind, I walked in and he was already seated. After exchanging quick pleasantries, I told him I wouldgrab a drink myself and be right back. [...] »
Disclaimer: I promise, I’m not trying to write about everything controversial in church life in one week. By the time I finish this little series, I think you will see how these themes are deeply related—at least I hope so. The last thing the world needs is another blog about Rob Bell, so please note [...] »
I am not among the 800 billion people who’ve read Stieg Larsson’s bestselling trilogy. But I did see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo just after Christmas. Since I don’t live on an igloo in Antarctica, I was aware that it would be a dark thriller. For better or for worse (I am a pastor [...] »
I hope that title isn’t misleading. In truth, it would take a book-length work to document all the reasons why Mark Driscoll is wrong about women in church leadership. These are only a few of them. Since this kind of response is uncharacteristic for me (at least digitally), let me give a little context for [...] »
I was recently asked to contribute to a feature article for a forthcoming issue of Engage Leadership Journal on “Creating an Influential Church Image.” Several pastors are contributing for a variety of perspectives. It’s a short piece, but I think it gets to the heart of the unique message and approach we believe God has [...] »
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