I believe when we are at our best as the Church is when we are in the business of healing the world. No doubt, it is messy work to better our world, & with few signs the work is ever done. But to labor for healing & reconciliation in the broken places of people’s lives… Read More »
SOARing to New Heights
Recently Central Church hosted a gathering of leaders to envision new vitality for our congregation. It was a fun and interactive morning of looking at Central’s Strengths, Opportunities and Aspirations. A few of the strengths named by the 50 people in attendance included: Welcoming Inclusive Passionate Sense of Mission Many opportunities to serve Outreaching Dynamic… Read More »
Responding to Evil with more than Prayers
WE’RE ALL SHAKEN Many of us are shaken to the core at this week’s news out of Las Vegas, of a lone gunman methodically murdering 59 persons & wounding more than 500 at an outdoor concert in that city. And as I sit to write this blog post, police have learned how this individual had… Read More »
Let Justice Roll
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24 Dear Members of The Body, It’s been a couple weeks now since White Supremacists rallied at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, VA and clashed with counter protesters, killing one person. Our country is still stinging from the evil and hatred that… Read More »
Had Any Fearless Conversations Lately?
I get excited when I see Central Church connecting with new people outside of our walls. Just recently I’ve seen this happening with children during VBS week at Clinch Park beach, youth inviting friends to a party at the home of a church family, and new guests among hundreds gathering at Church In The Park on… Read More »
Preaching Is Not For Sissies
Friends, There’s something I want you to know and respond to and it is this: Preaching is not for sissies. Here’s what I mean. Most preachers work hard on their sermons and there’s no shortage of good material to make sermons relevant and meaningful. Notice I didn’t use the word “memorable.” I’m not so egotistical… Read More »
Connect the Dots
When I was around four years old, I had this large coloring book, which I’m sure my mother gave me to keep me out of her hair for a few moments. It was full of pages called “connect the dots”. I think it was a great way to get pre-school kids to master their number… Read More »
Easter Doubt and Promises
Easter Doubts and Promises… Continuing the Conversation I missed it! So far the Easter Season has offered us spirit-filled celebrations of resurrection life. Over 1100 people attended the four Easter morning services. Then last Sunday we had nearly 700 in worship to listen and respond to the ongoing message of Easter. But I missed it!… Read More »
Why Would Anyone Like Lent?
Hello all, Today’s blog post is about the letting-go & the taking-on Christians do during Lent. I’d like you to try something, even if you don’t read my post. Check out this cool way I find helpful to pray during Lent, with an online inter-active labyrinth by clicking here. WHY WOULD ANYONE LIKE LENT? I… Read More »
Just Another Day in Paradise
I continue to reflect on my recent trip to Haiti. The mission team from Central spent two weeks at the Soaring Unlimited Clinic outside of Cap Haitian. We worked on the building and grounds and with the local school and the children in the “neighborhood.” We also laid out the new Birthing Center on the… Read More »
