Church

A Visit To Mars…

…Hill, that is. During my recent vacation to Seattle, my wife and I worshiped at Mars Hill Church in Bellevue. Being a satellite campus (preaching is “beamed” in), we expected to watch Pastor Mark Driscoll via video feed. We were surprised when he sat down two rows in front of us. I didn’t know what …

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A Busy Hiatus

I know that I’ve been silent lately on my blog (and that you have so missed hearing these echoes, right?). I promise to start writing some more thoughts about the recent transition that I’ve been experiencing in life and ministry. It’s been an emotional time, a time filled with much grace, gratitude, and reflection. I …

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A CCD Parable…courtesy of Veggie Tales!

There are eight foundational principles to Christian Community Development: Relocation Redistribution Reconciliation Listening to the community Church-based Leadership Development Empowerment Wholistic Approach An explanation of each of these could fill an entire website, so I’ll leave you to study them on your own. Instead, I want to state that underlying all of these principles lies the …

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From dust to dust

I attended my second ever Ash Wednesday service last night. A local Anglican Church held a service at another Evangelical Free church. It was cool to be with another congregation in the building of yet another congregation. I couldn’t help but remark how beautifully big the Church is, and how powerful the Church becomes when …

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Passion 2012: When Worship Fuels Mission

I’ve always been a fan of the Passion movement started by Louie Giglio. The movement started about 15 years ago, and its hallmark has always been the cool conferences gathering thousands of college-aged students from around the country along with the fantastic music they’ve produced. Their worship leaders are recording artists and songwriters who have written …

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Rob Bell's Parting Epistle to Mars Hill

Whatever you think of Rob Bell, he is a gifted communicator, visionary leader, and pastor to his people. I hope to love my church one day like he does his. Rob Bell’s Parting Epistle to Mars Hill: “Grace + Peace”