Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
I didn’t recognize the risk when I first strolled out of Home Depot with several eight-foot cedar boards and posts over my shoulder. I neglected to consider the possibility of failure when I started digging up my front yard. But when the cedar boards had been cut and built into an 8’x4’ box, and…
In my years as a church planter, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are my five practical considerations for the church planting process: 1. Work on a team. If there isn’t someone on your team who can tell you when you’re wrong without starting a fight, you’ll end up with an ineffective ministry. Your…
I graduated from Pittsburgh Seminary last June with my M.Div. Six months ago, I began my first call. As the temporary, solo pastor at Mt. Nebo United Presbyterian Church. One of the unexpected blessings to my current call is that I manage a preschool. Last week I met with my head preschool teacher to discuss…