Mourning ‘Evangelical’
As a minister, I have always loved meaningful, descriptive words. When I first learned the word evangelical, I was…
What are the Essentials of Spiritual Leadership?
Essentials of Spiritual Leadership On January 13, 2012, the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground in shallow waters near…
Transcendence
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. (Matthew 28:17) In my previous article, I talked about…
Spiritual Decluttering: Sparking Joy That Lasts
There’s something refreshing about having a new baby right around the start of a new year. My second child,…
Acts of Service Aren’t Enough, Thankfully
Growing up, my elementary school implemented a merit system. Every staff member carried around little yellow pieces of paper…
Who Aren’t You Loving, Christian?
When I think of Jesus’ parable of the “good Samaritan”, an image of Larry the…
The Power of #ServantLeadership
In our click-bait world of tips, tricks, and top-ten lists, #servantleadership is one aspect of leadership that often gets…
What’s in an Ordinance?
The Church of God (Seventh Day) has observed two ordinances since our inception in 1858. We have always baptized…
Christ-Centered Rest on Sabbath is for Pastors, Too
Exhausted from a long, demanding day, Joseph feels his body begin to release stress and his mind struggle to…
The Leadership Conversation: Why Should We Care About Culture?
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: we are in the world, but not of…