What if I told you there’s a mission field right down the street from your church? A place where lives are shaped, sometimes for the worst… and hope is desperately needed. I’m talking about your local public school! For many small churches, engaging with public schools feels daunting. Maybe you’re unsure of what’s allowed, or […]

The Extraordinary Story of Willie Hatfield: A Mother’s Prayer Saves a Life War is horrible. But from war, stories of survival and divine intervention often emerge, showing the incredible power of prayer. Among these remarkable tales is the story of Willie Hatfield, a man I was privileged to meet. My uncle served as his pastor. […]

It’s finally done. 🙂 Creating The Gospel Challenge has been one of the toughest yet most rewarding projects I’ve ever undertaken. Designed as a study for new Christians, this resource tackles the Book of Romans—a theological masterpiece that has shaped Christian doctrine for centuries. But Romans is no simple book. I delayed this one for […]

Today, let’s tackle a big question: Do we actually value discipleship as much as we claim? It’s easy to say it’s a priority, but are we truly “walking the talk?” It’s more than just finding a good discipleship curriculum. If you’ve ever wondered how to assess this, here’s a guide to six areas that reveal […]

As a pastor who’s always looking for new ways to engage with our community, I’ve found that hosting a Trunk or Treat event is one of the most effective outreach strategies we’ve ever done. We weren’t just looking to fuel up kids with lots of sugar… we wanted something MEANINGFUL and centered on our main […]

Ever felt like making family Bible time a regular thing feels a bit daunting? I totally get that. Between juggling schedules and keeping everyone’s attention, it can be tough. That’s why I created the Family Bible Time Sheets — a super manageable way to bring the Bible into your family routine without the overwhelm. Here’s […]

OK, most of you should have a smartphone. I’m not one of those people who make it a mark of pride NOT to have one of the greatest productivity tools in the modern era. If you don’t have one, I’m fine with you getting one. I’m an early adopter on most tools for productivity. I’m […]

As a father of seven children, passionately committed to making disciples right from my own home, I find Dr. Matt Friedeman’s book “The New Discipleship In The Home” not just timely but essential. I was first introduced to it in a seminar class taught by the author. It was impactful, excellent material, so I re-read […]

Welcome to part 3 of Brain Tricks to Beat Procrastination! Today we’re talking about Type 3: Perfectionism procrastination. How many times have you delayed doing something because you couldn’t do it perfectly RIGHT NOW? That’s perfectionism procrastination. Author and TED talk sensation Brene’ Brown says: “Perfectionism is not the same thing has striving to be […]