UNchristian

Ever wonder what young unchurched people think about the Church? Below is an interview with David Kinnaman who is one of the authors of a new book addressing this disconnect with Generation X and unchurched folks of all ages. David knows what he’s talking about....

Establishing Your Christology

Say what? “Christology” is simply “how Christ’s role and purpose are defined.” This is important because Christ can be seen in so many roles. Healer, teacher, sacrifice, Son of God, son of men, leader, servant, political activist,...

A Good Start

Piperton UMC is my new church home. I was appointed here in June. The past few months have been the usual exercises in unpacking boxes, replacing lost or broken items from the move, and getting to know my new church family. One of the reasons I was sent here is...

Every Season – Nicole Nordeman

In the previous entry, I journaled about Jesus’s teaching about watching for signs of the seasons’ change. This song captures some of the beauty of God working through nature and how God works similarly in our own lives. The lyrics are below the video;...

Changes in Seasons

Scripture: Job 25; Mark 13-14 Mark 13: 28-31 “Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer’s just around the corner. And so it is with you. When you see all these things, you know he...

Watch This Guy’s Smarts…

Pastor Wayne Cordiero is the leader who influenced our Bishop Dick Wills. Here are some of his teachings, gleaned from a presentation at a Bill Hybels Leadership Summit. You can teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are. Wayne went all-out for 22+ years...