April has been a devastating month for the U.S. By the time this column is published, the number of deaths will likely have exceeded 55,000. To put that in perspective, the number of American casualties in the Viet Nam war was 58, 220. And the “attack” of the coronavirus pandemic on U.S. soil began only …
While pastoring in Oklahoma, I would on occasion have to share something negative with an older friend of mind, whose wisdom I frequently sought. Ed would usually pause as he processed what I had told him, and then—were it truly something with potentially dire consequences for our church—would respond by quoting the pastor who preceded me …
Churches have had to make a hard pivot and move in the direction of online services in the past few weeks, that is, if they were going to continue ministering to their congregations in worship. To those who complain about not being comfortable with the concept, I understand; it’s not been easy for me, either, …