sharing with you not only the Gospel but my life as well
This series is on inductive Bible Study corresponds to a class I’m teaching. You can find an introduction to the class here. If you’re in the class or not, I hope you join the discussion–but most of all, I hope you explore the text. Years ago, if you told me that studying the Bible would [...]
After the first trip, including the visit to Frontline, I performed a wedding for a friend who lives in Washington D.C. and works as a lawyer. His former law professor and current employer was seated with me at the reception. In making conversation, we talked about the “Interview Project” and my recent visit to the [...]
ADVENTURE # 5: NATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (WASHINGTON D.C.)
Although popular today for churches to open or begin new services in movie theaters, National Community Church (NCC) adopted this approach to ministry out of necessity, before the widespread acceptance of the idea. Real estate prices in Washington D.C. caused them to open up in a theater in [...]
ADVENTURE #1: MERCYHILL (STATE COLLEGE, PA)
The start of many churches contains unique elements. Mercy Hill’s genesis is perhaps the most unique church in the Penn-Del Conference of the Assemblies of God. In order to reach the population of twenty-somethings not attending State College Assembly of God (SCAG), Mercy Hill began through a staff member of [...]
I love road-trips to observe and interview people doing ministry among young adults and twenty-somethings. It’s exciting to see the creativity and passion that God has given people as they connect with younger generations. Benson Hines “recently returned from a yearlong road trip researching Christian college ministry around the U.S. After 181 campuses, 44 states, [...]
Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God
Nobody sets out to live a life full of regrets—never fulfilling their God-given dreams. Although a life following Jesus begins with excitement, it often becomes routine for many believers. Mark Batterson identifies the “cages” that keep people from living fully and experiencing the unpredictable adventure for which [...]
Ever the student, I am currently working on a project for a class on preaching in a changing culture. In particular, my focus is on churches that are reaching young adults while in so many churches young adults (variously defined as adults age 18-25, 18-30, 18-35, 20-29, etc.) are conspicuously absent. My research assignment is [...]
