Pastor's Blog

I Was Asked To Look Ahead

As I think about the history of the church body that has been my home for nearly 49 years and the District where my ministry has centered, I was challenged to consider what could be in the Ohio District. Here ...

How to Spot a Counterfeit Leader (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Part 2 of the “Towel-Bearers: Redefining Leadership” Series Not everyone with a Bible and a microphone should be leading people.Yeah, there are counterfeit leaders in the Church. And they’re not always easy to spot. They sound holy. They know the ...

Real Leaders Bleed for Their People: Not Themselves

Let’s stop pretending. Not all leaders are actually leading. Some are just collecting titles, hoarding influence, and stepping on people to build their brand. That’s not leadership. That’s ego dressed in a suit and given a fancy title. True leadership ...

Quiet Before the Dawn

Today is Holy Saturday—the day between heartbreak and hope. The sanctuary stands quiet. The week has been long. Holy Week always carries its own weight, but this year, it feels heavier. Maybe it’s the rain tapping gently on the windows, ...

Rising From the Ashes

This Holy Week has most definitely been unlike any I’ve ever experienced. As we approached the most sacred days of our faith—the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus—we were met with a trial of our own. A fire broke out ...