Members only?
🏕️ A summer camping trip taught me a crucial lesson about church.
When a community has "members" who've invested heavily and "non-members" who just pay to play... tension is inevitable.
Does this dynamic ever creep into our church family?
In my new blog post, I'm exploring the difference between an exclusive club and a church on a mission. Let's make sure we're on the right track together.
Read "Members, Guests, and the Mission" on the blog now! #Church #Mission #Community
How many Churches are there?
The last time I checked there were about 24 congregations listed in the local newspaper. If you were to search for "church" in Edmonton, you'd find hundreds!
Every so often I need the reminder that God only sees 1 Church. While there are many expressions and opinions and nuances emphasized in various congregations, God only has 1 church. The Body of Christ...those who believe in and follow the ways of Jesus. …
Building Brotherhood over Bacon…
In today’s fast-paced world, many men find themselves isolated—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Between work responsibilities, family commitments, and the pressure to succeed, it’s easy for meaningful connections to fall by the wayside…
Spiritual Gifts…what’s yours?
This past Sunday I preached on Spiritual gifts from 1 Corinthians 12. It’s a passage of scripture worth your read again. The simple summary is that Spiritual Gifts:
Spiritual Conversations
Sometimes it can feel intimidating for Christians to think about doing "Evangelism." The very word may bring a flood of varied images to one's mind, with many not being positive. But what if it didn't have to be like that?
Believers or Disciples
If a “believer” is only someone who gives mental assent to the existence of Jesus, then there’s a difference between “believers” and disciples of Jesus.
However, if we accept the biblical understanding of “believer” as “someone who puts their trust/faith in” Jesus, then there’s not such a contrast. Becoming a Believer is more like the first step on the path of discipleship.