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Truths, Trends, and Traditions

April 24, 2017

There is a major difference between an inspired book and an inspiring book. Scripture is the only book inspired (literally, breathed out) by…

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Never Forget How Far You’ve Come

April 17, 2017

Ministry has gotten comfortably uncomfortable. One of my greatest prayers and passions as a Christian is to be salt and light within a…

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Don’t Decry Church “Programs” from Within a Church Program

April 7, 2017

Church culture is always a funny thing. Every so many years, a new church trend comes along and everyone starts jumping on a…

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April’s Focus: Guests

April 3, 2017

It’s hard to believe that my family has been at Rocky Creek for 2 months now. So much has happened in these initial…

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Order in the Church

March 12, 2017

Titus 1:1-9 Churches can easily drift from the biblical mandate.  God’s Word provides specific directions to bring order within a church family. God…

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Biblical Church Growth

January 18, 2017

Biblical Church Growth is a great resource by Gary L. McIntosh.  He addresses what the Bible says about church growth versus what current…

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7 Essentials for a Small Group

January 5, 2017

Scripture commands believers to meet together (Heb 10:24-25) for mutual edification.  Regardless of what you call the group, meeting together with a group…

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She Will Wear White

October 20, 2016

The Book of Hosea is the account of when God asked a preacher to marry a prostitute to illustrate how he loves his…

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Church Covenant

October 16, 2016

For months we have been talking about updating our church covenant.  Today, we took time in our services to highlight the need for…

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The 2 Reasons Why the Church Doesn’t Sing Anymore

September 28, 2016

As a pastor who leads worship, I am well aware of every type of argument on every side of the worship wars.  One…

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How to Find the Perfect Church

September 2, 2016

When the school year begins, we send off many college students to other cities who are searching for the perfect church.  We also…

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The Anxiety of Ministry

July 25, 2016

Caring for souls within a local church can cause anxiety for its leaders. Rely on God's power to change your church, and don't settle for what you can do.…

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