Our vision is to partner in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to work together in ways that promote healthy congregations and effective leaders in every place, making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice… And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:4-7 Anticipation that comes with unexpected blessings frames this coming week’s Advent theme of joy. Waiting on change is hard, seeing dimly into the future exasperating,… Continue Reading→
I had begun writing this article prior to last Sunday’s announcement about a change in my appointment. The article is therefore all the more fitting and, for me anyway, apropos. I am grateful for you and our shared ministry. God called me to be a pastor and I have lived a wonderful life in the… Continue Reading→
And wanting to justify himself, the man said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’ [Luke 10:29] And the answer is not what you think. As the encounter unfolds, I don’t blame the guy for his question to Jesus. Nor his motivations. The man probably really didn’t know his neighbors for a variety of reasons:… Continue Reading→