A few days ago, I was interviewed by a student as a class requirement. One of the questions was, "What is the most challenging moment in your church ministry experience?" Of course my answer was, leading the church through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today would be my last Sunday as the…

Wasn’t it just twelve months ago when we were all together in that big, happily crowded tent, celebrating our 60th Anniversary? We were grateful and hopeful. And now on our 61st anniversary, the world has turned upside down in many ways. More than six months into this pandemic we still…

A poem written by an unknown author made rounds in social media a few months back and perhaps many of you have read it also. I’m sharing excerpts from it now because it reflects the state of the Covid crisis and urges us to look at others with kindness, especially…

“When you can’t see the bottom of the crisis, focus on making the best decision for now. Do not worry about forever.” That’s one of my favorite quotes from Carey Nieuwhof, one of the leading voices in Christian leadership today. That’s what we’re asking God to guide us with: To do…

Music is one of the ways God brings us comfort during difficult times. This song, For All You’ve Done by Don Moen has done just that to our family. We give thanks We give praise For we know That all things work together For our goodWe give thanks We give praise For…