I would like to offer a word of challenge to preachers on both sides of the theological spectrum regarding the “altar call.” Some of you come from a tradition that… read more

2 Weeks Week 1: Humans Before God 2 Samuel 12:1-14 The Sunday school teacher’s lesson for the day was forgiveness. She began with a question: “What do you have to… read more

This five part series for Advent uses the classic holiday film, "It's a Wonderful Life," as a creative vehicle to preach the lessons of Advent. The approach was especially… read more

“Wait,” you say; “Didn’t you mean ‘Keep Christ in Christmas?’” Well, no, I didn’t mean that. As we’ve all suspected and… read more

As Experiences Pastor at Seacoast Church, it is my job to help create “spirit-filled, yet not creepy, but kind of mystical connections with God” in our weekend… read more

Enough statistics ABOUT worship; how about statistics IN worship? Sound crazy? Maybe. But maybe not. At a recent chaotic and unfocused council meeting, my associate pastor Peter… read more

1 Samuel 16:1-13 helps a congregation see a biblical precedent for anointing leaders and encourages people to look beyond the outer appearance to recognize one in whom God is at … read more

The fastest growing area of Christian music today is in the contemporary arena. Many churches are shifting to a blended or contemporary style of music. Choirs have given way to… read more

I have been a part of two new church building projects, and one expansion, but never a church “downsizing.” Until now. The idea for downsizing our worship space… read more

Life is full of movement. Movement is not a bad thing. If we are moving, we are living. We are making progress. Movement, though, is also exhausting—physically and mentally. … read more

3 Week Series Week 1: The Good Samaritan Church Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37 Today there is so much confusion about what it is to be a Christian. Churches have defined it in … read more