I wanted to take some time this week share about an exciting new opportunity for young people in grades 7th thru 12th that’s coming up in early 2021. Earlier this week I spent some time talking with Pastor Ty Watson, Youth & Family pastor at the Celina First Church of God in Celina, OH. Tyler… Continue reading GLC Holiday Youth Convention

This week I’m happy to have my friend, Dr. Brent Sleasman, offer some news about the exciting new developments at Winebrenner Theological Seminary! This is an incredible opportunity for our high school students across the CGGC. Who do you need to connect to WTS this week to take advantage of this great opportunity? Christ’s Peace,… Continue reading Discipleship, Seminary, & High School Students: Joining Together to Equip the Next Generation

I’ve been thinking a great deal about how the Lord wants us to seek Him during these days and how He wants us to represent Him as ambassadors of His kingdom. Last week I shared Romans 12:9-21 as guide for how we put love into action. One verse from that passage has captured my attention… Continue reading How Are You Showing Hospitality During This Season?

I know we’re all anxiously awaiting an end to the political commercials, signs, and robocalls. We are certainly living in divided and contentious times. We see it in our communities, some of us see it in our families and many of us even see it in our congregations. Sadly, November the 4th won’t bring an… Continue reading A Call to Prayer and Loving Action

Nearly 30 years, the folks at Focus on the Family initiated the idea of Pastor Appreciation Month during the month of October. Over the years I’ve seen many beautiful examples of how congregations have expressed their appreciation to their pastor. Some have offered an assortment of gift cards to the pastor’s favorite eating establishments or… Continue reading October is Pastor Appreciation Month and Other Thoughts on Appreciation