And it will be said: "Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." For this is what the high and exalted One says -- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with those who are contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:14-16
Dave Olson is my good friend and colleague. In a meeting once, I heard someone ask him to describe the ministry of church planting in the Covenant. I was intrigued by the way Dave answered the question.
Dave said, “Here are the five questions we are seeking to answer in the ministry of church planting.” And [...]
A Covenant pastor in his mid thirties designed a tee-shirt that grabbed my attention:
VERITAS ME. I Can Handle the Truth.
I admire this pastor’s courage to let the truth come out about himself and the congregation he leads. When I see pastors and congregations willing to confront their current reality in a civil, compassionate and Christ [...]
Being a pastor in today’s world is complex and challenging. Dallas Willard once told our D.Min. class, “There is so much pressure on pastors to succeed.” I know. I was one for 21 years.
While serving as a pastor I sometimes felt alone and discouraged. There were times when I simply did not know how to [...]
The journey of revitalization is both adventurous and treacherous. During the adventurous part of the journey, you can just feel the love, baby. I wish I could sing it like Barry White!
It is during the treacherous part of the journey that a Behavioral Covenant really comes into play. How do we walk in hand in [...]
