The SBC Annual Convention just happened in Phoenix, and I’m sad I missed it. One that that is always discussed at the convention is the lack of evangelism that unfortunately is happening. Our friends at Lifeway report in an article entitled “Churchgoers Believe in Sharing Faith, Most Never Do” that 61% never share their faith […]
Confessions
The scripture tells us that we need to confess to one another, that it brings healing. If you look in our world, in our nation, our churches, and our lives it’s clear we need healing. I want to encourage you today to confess by taking some initiative today. I’m going to put myself out there […]
Easter Visitors at a Plateaued Church
We have all heard the data, the majority of churches in the United States are plateaued, not growing, or in decline. Statistically speaking, most of the pastors and leaders in the United States are in churches that are not growing. The numbers are even worse when you look at the percentages of churches that are […]
An Open Letter to Micah Fries and Family
Hey SBC Voices world, I have been away for a while, testing out the theory that it’s better to be silent and considered a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Things in this country have been pretty shaky, which leads me to my letter today. I have message a little with Micah, but […]
The Danger of Spiritual Isolation
If you feel like you are in spiritual isolation, I feel for you. My heart breaks for you and I pray that you can find connection soon. Unfortunately this article isn’t for you. This is for the leaders, pastors, elders, deacons and regulars in the church today. I want to challenge you to consider if […]
Perspective From One Who Didn’t Make It
In seminary, we learned about a large group of men, the majority who start out in church work. They don’t make it, they fall away and drop out. They don’t make it. I remember thinking I was never going to be one of those. I was going to stay long term at a church. I […]
Should We Celebrate Kim Davis?
Unless you have been under a rock, you have heard about Kim Davis, the Kentucky Clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses because she does not support same sex marriage. There has been a ton of opinions on both sides, mostly in the form of memes on Facebook. Many support Davis, and many oppose Davis. […]
Maybe We Should Shift our Focus
I hang out in blog-land a lot, I write and read and comment. As bloggers, we know how to argue and disagree and say some pretty harsh things. Especially on some hot button issues. I would list them, but then someone would hijack the post to talk about them. On second thought, that will happen […]
Planned Parenthood, Enough is Enough
To say I dislike abortion is a major understatement. I believe in my heart that the practice of contraception through abortion is beyond unjustifiable. Let me start by saying I am not interested in the “what about rape and incest” argument because those account for less than 1% of all abortions. I don’t want to […]
My Unqualified Opinion on the Shrinking SBC
There are many experts on church health and church growth who work for the convention, Lifeway, state offices and parachurch ministries who I am sure have a list of reasons why the SBC is Shrinking. I want to share one thought with you today. I’ve been part of a handful of churches both as […]
The Real American Idol
Sometimes I wonder if we have all gone crazy. Take a look at the world today, and it seems we have our priorities backwards. Slavery and the sex trafficking of minors is at an all time high, but we are worried about Brucelyn Jenner. Millions of babies are murdered every day in abortion clinics, but […]
My Word of Advice
It’s graduation season, and all over the country, people are getting ready to attend graduation parties, ceremonies and activities. Kindergarteners with their construction paper mortar boards, High School Seniors getting class rings and tassels, College grads getting ready for the next chapter. It seems like yesterday I was graduating from Seminary, where does the […]