Personal Update from Dave
Personal update: Many of you know that we recently lost our youngest daughter. While we are experiencing persevering grace in many remarkable ways, grief has
Our Church Wants a Plurality of Elders, But We Don’t Know Where to Start
“A thrilling frenzy of restless exhilaration!” That’s how John described his life as a church planter. Living Faith Community, the church he planted two years ago,
Talented Pastors and the Plurality Principle
Apple employees coined the term “reality distortion field” to describe Steve Jobs’s ability to twist any fact to fit his own purpose. “At the root
25 Books for Church Planters
Church planting is a high and arduous calling. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been at it for some time now, you know just
What Impact Does Church Have on My Motivation for Serving God?
It’s happening all over the country. About 40% of church attenders have not returned to church, with some respectable pollsters estimating that half of this
Healing Divisions with Your Voting-Age Kids After the Election
Let me, as they say, cut straight to the chase. Many parents with voting-age children have seen their family unity unwind at a disturbing rate
Seven Resolutions that Matter Most to Me in 2021
When I look at my life right now, there are so many areas I want to change. 2020 has mined some of the darkest recesses
The Pandemic Poem For Pastors
As a new pastor trying to make sense of the unexpected trials in ministry, I read Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders. Resting within reach
When Your Marriage Brings Disappointment
Life doesn’t always turn out the way you want it to. Marriage is no different. In this video, I answer the question, “What do you
Sex Changes With Age
A defining moment in marriage is the major, sometimes surprising, discovery that sex changes with age. For some this is disappointing. For others, it’s startling
