“How the Pastor Shepherds a Praise Team,” was the breakout session I attended last month at BASICS. Jonathan Albright, a member of the pastoral team at Parkside spoke (by the way – his grandfather was my pastor growing up … small world). In many churches there is tension between pastors and musicians. Unspecified expectations are […]
Tomorrow we will observe Memorial Day. I know for many it’s simply the official beginning of the summer, but historically this was a day we as a nation honored those who died to preserve our freedoms. Veteran’s Day is a time we honor all those who have served in the military. As Americans we are […]
It is the recommendation of our pulpit committee that we call Anthony Lange as our next pastor. For years our strategic plan has been for me to step aside as the teaching pastor when I turn 70 (April 2027). It is time for me to pass the baton to a new generation. On May 4, the […]
Happy Mother’s Day. I was so blessed with a wonderful mother. Mom died in 1998 of pancreatic cancer. I have fond memories of her, thankful for her faith in Christ. She is the one who instilled in me the love of cooking. I’m also blessed with a dear mother-in-law. I too am thankful for her […]
My good friend Pat Quinn serves as the director of counseling at University Reformed Church in East Lansing. He’s preached here several times in my absence. Crossway published a book by Pat on corporate prayer. I quote from his chapter, Prayer Is and Should Be Trinitarian. Our prayers need to include all members of the Trinity. […]
In 1828, Governor Martin Van Buren wrote a letter to then President Andrew Jackson. His letter is the epitome of having no vision – living in the past and refusing to change with the future. He wrote: “The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known […]
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! This historical saying dates back to Christianity’s early days – instead of saying “good morning” or “hello” believers would use this refrain on Easter. The tradition lives on 20 centuries later. We will use it this morning. Be ready. Did you know that Christ’s resurrection will destroy death itself […]
It is a joy to welcome to the pulpit this Sunday, Anthony Lange. Currently Anthony is the minister of congregational care at Berean Baptist in Livonia. Our pulpit committee and deacons have been involved in meeting and talking with Anthony about the possibility of him coming here to serve in the future. He has been […]
Last Sunday at the end of our service Paul Krepps announced Anthony Lange as a potential pastoral candidate. His resume is on the kiosk. Friday our deacons and wives met Anthony and his wife Kali. He’s been asked to preach next Sunday so you can meet him too. Please make every effort to attend. This […]
In three weeks we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord – though technically every Sunday is Easter. We meet not on the Sabbath (Saturday) but on the first day of the week (Sunday) because Jesus rose from the dead. And yet Easter is special. On April 20, our annual breakfast will be held here […]