Research from recent years shows concern from a majority of Americans about moral decline in our nation. Of course, we cannot address issues of morality without defining right and wrong. Those of us who believe that truth is absolute have a different view of morality than those who think truth[...]
It’s been a little over a month since starting my adventure as campus pastor at Truett McConnell University. Thank you for the encouraging texts, calls, and messages. Although I’m still learning to balance my BKM schedule with my new role at Truett, the work I’m doing in both arenas is[...]
Every January we talk about developing better habits in the coming year. Goals typically center around fitness, finances, or family. While many of these goals may have been set before, there’s something about a new year that renews our optimism. But the best habit you can develop in the coming[...]
As we enter this new year, we are also entering a new decade. It’s not hard to see how drastically our country has changed in the last ten years. It’s also not hard to notice a correlation between the sharp spiritual and moral decline and the decline in reverence for God’s[...]
When we talk about spiritual leaders, we tend to think of pastors. However, developing spiritual leadership among members is essential to the effectiveness of a church. There are hundreds of books on leadership. And for the most part, these books are helpful tools for Christian leaders. But remember, the church[...]
It’s no secret that church attendance is on the decline. The research is clear. Yet, when Americans are surveyed about religion and spirituality, the overwhelming majority say they are Christians. These two facts don’t compute. Why do so many professing Christians view church as such a low priority? I think[...]
In the month of August, Stacey and I had the opportunity to do three marriage conferences. We love partnering with churches to keep marriages strong. We also have a tremendous burden to help struggling marriages find hope through the healing power of God’s love. Each weekend, it was exciting to[...]
As our nation drifts further away from biblical truth, a socially acceptable brand of Christianity is emerging. Cultural Christianity allows people to be religious without being seen as fanatical. Although their beliefs sound spiritual, they are radically different than biblical Christianity. So, while we share the term, Christian, we part[...]
When BKM began, I knew I would be traveling and preaching but developing a digital pulpit hadn’t occurred to me. Over the last three years, however, that’s exactly where God has led. We quickly discovered that partnering with local churches also meant staying connected after the revival or marriage conference[...]