Often when we think of worship, particularly on a Sunday morning, what comes to mind is singing. Singing has long been part of worship. It is an important part of Christian worship, for the apostle instructs both the Ephesians and the Colossians to sing. Singing is part of the church’s teaching function. This is why…

During our church’s Family Meal last Sunday I was asked about politics. Specifically, the question stemmed from my point in the sermon that we cannot proclaim the gospel of Jesus through the ballot box. The truth is the moment you advocate for a party or candidate for president, no one will hear the gospel. They…

One of the difficult things any organization faces is the loss of institutional memory. As people come and go the reasons for decisions may be lost. An organization’s culture may change as new folk come in after a period in which that organization’s values were clearly explained and then enacted. Sometimes a change in leadership…

We recently looked at the two sacraments God has given to his church. These are visible signs of what God is doing invisibly in the life of his church. My friend Josh recently said a sacrament puts “sensory handles on unseen realities”. Through baptism and communion we can see and feel what God is doing…

There is an old joke that probably applies to many Christian traditions but I heard it of Baptists: Q. How many Baptists does it take to change a light bulb? A. Change?! The truth is change has always been part of the Christian faith, for our faith is enculturated. It has long adopted the cultural…