Jesus said in John 4:23-24; “23 But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. Yes, the Father wants such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” True worship is not… Read More
Why I am using the Christian Standard Bible this summer…
…and praying about using full-time for Harrisburg Baptist Church. I announced on Sunday May 29, 2018 that I will be using the Christian Standard Bible for the summer here at Harrisburg. I also mentioned that we are considering using it as our pew Bibles in the future and as the version we preach and teach… Read More
Memorial Day 2018
Memorial Day is a holiday specifically focused on remembering those who died while in service to our country. This is a unique recognition, it’s not just a celebration of the founding of our country and its unique freedoms, it’s more than a celebration of the many brave and valiant men and women who have served… Read More
When a church grows…
We compared 2017 and 2018 statistics in our staff meeting this past week. We have seen a significant increase in baptisms, new members, and attendance in 2018 compared to 2017. We have also noticed that as growth becomes our new normal there are new, but healthy, tensions to lead the church through. I was writing… Read More
Looking toward Mother’s Day 2018
Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 13, 2018! This weekend you have an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful gift of motherhood. My advice, celebrate it in a way that she will enjoy and appreciate. Ask her what she wants to do. If you have kids in the home, include them in the planning… Read More
Thoughts on the SBC in 2018
I’m 40 years old and I can’t recall a time in my ministry without the grandstanding, name calling, and general divisiveness that regularly precedes the annual convention in each June. I, like most of the guys my age, am tired of it. I have never know the convention without the constant undercurrent of competition rather… Read More
Disciples Make Disciples (sermon recap)
To watch or listen to the sermon from Harrisburg Baptist Church click here. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the… Read More
