Ministry
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A Worship Leader’s Worst Nightmare
September 3, 2019
Ok, the title was a bit of click bait, but I may very well fall into the category of being a worship leader’s worst nightmare. I have so much respect for our friends who have patiently worked with us through the years. People like Heather Wallace (If you haven’t already, you need to get herRead More -
8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt.2)
August 12, 2019
You can read part 1 of this blog at “8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt. 1)” From 2008-2011 we planted and pastored a church. That church (organizationally speaking) does not exist today. In essence, I failed, but I learned so much and my heart was changed. I received new perspective.Read More -
8 Lessons From a Failed Church Planter (pt.1)
August 12, 2019
From 2008-2011 we planted and pastored a church. That church (organizationally speaking) does not exist today. In essence, I failed, but I learned so much and my heart was changed. I have quite a few friends who are church planters (many of whom have actually been quite successful). Usually, when takingRead More -
The Movement KIDS Camp // HOME
January 16, 2019
Each generation has likely shared similar thoughts through the ages. In every generation there is some variation of an effort to captivate the hearts and minds of children. Our time, this moment is no different. As the sensory bombardment of the world around us contends for the attention of our children,Read More -
Mansions and Jets
September 26, 2018
It’s inevitable… Sometime in the coming weeks a Facebook firestorm will ensue when a well known minister purchases a new home, is seen driving an expensive car or starts asking for financial help from their partners to fund a big project. As a matter of fact, we haven’t had one of these in a couple ofRead More -
Please, Just Don’t
September 13, 2018
A dear friend of mine recently shared one of my quotes on Facebook. What happened next surprised me. One of his friends rebuked my quote…right there for everyone to see. The guy doesn’t know me, had never heard of me, and had absolutely no context of the journey behind the quote. He simply dove into theRead More -
Self-Promotion vs. Obedience
May 17, 2018
This week I have posted a few times about the book I have written. I shared what the editor said about the manuscript, I asked for additional followers for this page and I shared the first draft of the book cover. I will admit, each post has been mingled with tension. Without devling too deeply into myRead More -
Who I Used to be is Who I am
February 15, 2018
It is surprising how a slight interruption on the road to somewhere can remind you of why you are even on the road in the first place. Let me explain. Recently I was traversing the Kentucky landscape en route to a speaking engagement. Time was of the essence and we were moving with determined pace downRead More -
The Movement Kids Camp // YES
February 5, 2018
I am now 8 years into parenting. My son will be old enough this coming summer to be a Kids Camper! As a dad, the more complex life gets and the more my kids personalities develop, the more I find myself gravitating to simple, foundational principles. In our home, I declare truths over my kids withRead More