Many people would agree that the church needs revival today, but what does that mean? Dr. Garth Rosell, professor of Church History at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary defines revival this way: “A renewal of spiritual vitality sent to the church by God’s Spirit and always producing in the life of the believer a deeper love for God and a more active concern for one’s neighbor.” You … Continue reading Revival and Awakening
I have been learning some things lately. I am learning that if I stretch consistently (once per day), my back feels better. I am learning that if I eat a big healthy breakfast, I have more energy throughout the day. And I am learning that if I don’t eat a massive meal for supper, I sleep better at night. The truth is, I already knew … Continue reading Learning to Pray
For those of you who haven’t yet heard, I recently accepted the senior pastor position of Waverly Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Waverly, NY. In a little over a month, we will head east to the Empire State and plant some new roots. As with any transition, we have mixed feelings. We are very excited about this new ministry opportunity in Waverly, but it … Continue reading New Development
Shepherd the Flock 