Faith of Our Fathers Founders

Apr 25, 2006 | Leading the Church, US Politics

I’d like to thank Larry Drown for sending this Newsweek article to me. I’ve got the magazine, but you can read it online here. We spend a lot of time and energy arguing about whether or not there were any religious overtones to the founding of our nation. More and...

Goals Progress Report

Apr 5, 2006 | Leading the Church

Last year, at Charge Conference, the people of South Pleasant Grove UMC undertook several goals. They were widely criticized as being “overly ambitious.” You can read a copy of the goals here. Already, several of those goals are being met. We are in the process of...

Beyond Your Castle

Mar 31, 2006 | Leading the Church, Methodism

I’m awake early today. 5:30 am is a time in my life that is reserved normally for fishing trips, early departures for long journeys, and medical emergencies. Today is a little different. I’ve had one of those dreams that wakes you up. We’ve all had them. But...

The Genius of S.O.A.P.

Mar 21, 2006 | Leading the Church

Each week, I find myself sitting in the Fellowship Hall at the church, looking into the faces of some of the most eager disciples I’ve seen in a long time. This week, I really allowed myself to relish the energy and enthusiasm of these folks. They are really finding...

Preparing for Seminars

Mar 16, 2006 | Announcements, Leading the Church, Methodism

There are several seminars on the way that I am absolutely stoked to be a part of: Men Hooked on Christ (see the calendar entry and brochures in the document section) and the Small Church Summit (both sessions, again, look them up on this site for more information)....