I have been a Christian my entire life and I still find myself doubting it from time to time. It… Read more Why Is Grace Such A Tough Pill To Swallow?
Category: Theology
Why We Do What We Do: Call To Worship
At Shepherd’s Gate Church we often begin our services with a Call to Worship. This practice of starting our gatherings with… Read more Why We Do What We Do: Call To Worship
Why Would I Go To Church And Let Some Guy Put Ashes On My Head?
As you travel around today, there will be many people out and about. As you continue to observe them, you may notice… Read more Why Would I Go To Church And Let Some Guy Put Ashes On My Head?
Church Leadership Isn’t A Solo Act
Church leadership is not and never was a solo act. Church leaders: We are called to replicate ourselves. Our primary task… Read more Church Leadership Isn’t A Solo Act
Context Is Everything
This past weekend, while leading worship, I found myself in a bit of a quandary. I was leading the church… Read more Context Is Everything
I’m Not Good Enough And Neither Are You
In a world that is constantly pushing us to be better people and self help books abound, I’m going to… Read more I’m Not Good Enough And Neither Are You
Deconstructing The Worship Set
You’ve probably heard the term “worship set”. Someone has probably come up to you and said something like, “The worship… Read more Deconstructing The Worship Set
Don’t Be A Gospel Graduate
This past year, our worship leader collective read through the book True Worship by Vaughan Roberts. If you haven’t gotten… Read more Don’t Be A Gospel Graduate
Why We Shouldn’t Give Up Meeting Together
Just ask most church goers across America how many times they attend church in a given month and the answer may… Read more Why We Shouldn’t Give Up Meeting Together
Are We Choosing The Right Songs?
When we gather as a church community for worship, we are participating in the most dynamic story ever told. It is… Read more Are We Choosing The Right Songs?
