In our modern society, where politics often divides and incites, it's crucial for us as conservative evangelicals to understand our role and responsibility in the political arena through the lens of our faith. As followers of Christ, our convictions are deeply rooted in the teachings of Scripture, shaping how we engage with the world around us, including in matters of governance and public life.Un...

Why We Switched to CSB Bibles: I want to take this opportunity to explain the reasons behind the decision to switch from NIV to CSB (Christian Standard Bible) and not NKJV or ESV (other good options). Executive Summary: The CSB is a modern translation that strikes an excellent balance between accuracy and readability, making it a valuable tool for both study and devotional reading. In summary, if ...

Okay, I'll admit, it's probably pretty random in this noggin' of mine on a regular basis, but in case you ever wanted to peer inside my thoughts as a pastor, here they are.  What do I think about in ministry?  Well, honestly, I've always seen myself as a 2 talent man (See Matthew 25, a talent was a sum of money). In that parable, he gives one guy 5, one (me), 2 and another 1.  I'm not a 5-talent g...

As members of our faith community, we are blessed to have dedicated staff who tirelessly serve, nurture, and guide us on our spiritual journeys. I for one, am super thankful that I get to devote all my attention to serving in the local church and that I am privileged not having to pastor bi-vocationally like so many do.  From a first hand perspective I got to see the impact of burnout and the prob...