Church family, I've been wanting to start a podcast for you all since before we came (by the way, did you know that Lynsey and I made an incognito visit at camp scholarship Sunday just over a year ago?). Conversations have been brewing, and we're getting close to actually making this a reality. Exciting stuff! … Continue reading Podcast–What I’m Thinking and How You Can Help
Last week I was in Louisville, KY for my final class for the Doctorate of Ministry. It was a good week. Thank you to any who prayed for me. Part of the class required us to write a paper on our philosophy of leadership. We then had to make a presentation and lead a discussion … Continue reading Lamppost Leadership
Near the end of a very dark time in my life, the Lord used a sermon from a friend based out of Hebrews 11:6-7. It reads, And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. … Continue reading The Lord Honors Faith
I'm near the end of doing year-end reviews with the staff here at Lake Hills. Talking to these wonderful servants has made me realize something for us as leaders--we're in a post-Covid scramble. Covid was a huge curveball for everyone--churches included. The "rules" went out the window. There is no longer a normal "how we … Continue reading The Post-Covid Scramble
I haven't been to a concert of prayer that wasn't impactful in my life, and I've been to a dozen or more. There's something about the extended time with God and God's people where we have no pretense about us. There's something about sharing a vulnerable need with someone that cares about me and hearing … Continue reading Preparing for the Thanksgiving Concert of Prayer
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