Hey friends! A major part of my role here at our church is planning the order of service. How long should the speaking last before people get restless? Where should an announcement get placed in the service so it has the most impact? Should worship be at the beginning of a service or the end? … More Preaching & Worship: A Dichotomy?
My whole life I have been SO attracted to the notion of teamwork. Something about every person having a perfect niche, specializing within his own sphere, and being celebrated for his unique contribution within the context of a healthy team has ALWAYS made me giddy! I think that’s one of the primary reasons I adored … More 7 Attributes of a Healthy Team
Happy Thursday! Several months ago, I read a tweet that I think was sent off by Israel Houghton, or someone was quoting him, or something like that. Or I could be totally off. Anyway, it said something to the effect of “God inspires worship – never demands it.” The truth of that expression resonates in … More Worship Principles, 004
Hello, friends.. Many moons ago, I used to volunteer at James River Assembly in Missouri when I was in college, and I worked there in the preschool department. I have worked in children’s ministry for about a decade (wow!) and I have always loved it. There’s something special about pouring into the hearts of little … More Mistaken for Jesus
For followers of Christ, Easter is the most important day in recorded history. Jesus, having been publicly brutalized and murdered, proved to be stronger than even Death. The stone was rolled away, the grave cowered in defeat, and all of hell turned on its heels and fled, for God proved once and for all that … More Easter
Joshua Watts 