In recent years, many churches have seen a decline in weekly attendance. Some pastors report that the average congregation member attends only half the time. While I’m grateful to lead a church where most prioritize regular attendance, I also recognize that cultural trends and personal struggles often pull people away. But Scripture calls us to… Continue reading Why Weekly Church Attendance Matters
As the body of Christ, the church is called to embody the compassion and justice of God. One of the most profound ways we do this is by caring for those who are vulnerable, including widows. Throughout Scripture, God’s heart for the widow is clear: they are to be honored, protected, and cared for within… Continue reading The Church’s Call to Care for Widows
Across the landscape of our country church buildings are sitting empty. Churches, which once hosted vibrantly singing worshippers, weddings, and baptisms now have grass growing high all around them, broken stained glass, or have been turned into apartments or businesses. The question is, how did we get here? One reason is surely that some churches… Continue reading 4 Ways Churches Can Work to be Unified
I often get the question as a pastor, “why does your church not baptize infants?” A lot of people see that we will baptize children or adults, but note that they never see us baptizing toddlers or infants. It’s a great question and can be confusing because of how different denominations handle things. Let me… Continue reading Baptism and Baby Dedication
