Church Ministry

  • You’re Not All That

    I’m often surprised when I talk with someone or get replies on twitter about my honesty when I admit I struggle with a certain area of Christianity. I guess people think because I work at a church or have the word ‘pastor’ in my title that I don’t struggle everyday with the same things…

  • Keep Em Coming Back

    Last week, Melissa and I spent some time out of town. Relaxing, shopping, and catching a Braves game. We enjoy seeing the Atlanta Braves in action. The atmosphere they create is really second to none as far as sporting events. This atmosphere has people coming to the ballpark day after day, year after year.…

  • Division is Easier: 1 Step to Change the World

    I read a lot of the same blogs, web sites, and articles that you do. We engage in the same kind of conversations centered around Christianity, the church, and methodology. What breaks my heart about reading these things and engaging in these conversations is what often happens after they’re published or said. Instead of…

  • God & Technology

    A few weeks, ago, we launched an online campus at Cornerstone Community Church. It’s been great to hear the first stories of how going to church online is making an impact on people’s lives. We’ve heard how people who have moved away from the church that they once loved are reconnecting to it on…

  • How to Make Your Life Count… Beyond Your SS#

    I talk a lot about “turning the world UPSIDE down.” It’s something that I believe in. It’s something that I truly believe God has called us to do. It’s something that seems so irrational and bold, but really only requires us living out the life God’s called us to. It requires God living through…

  • Choking Under Pressure

    Growing up, I loved playing baseball. I was actually kinda good at the game, but there was one particular situation that I almost always failed in… Executing under pressure. I still remember the 2 outs, down by 1 scenario that every baseball player dreams of. What’d I do? I struck out for the first…