Month: November 2013

Recently I saw a blog entry about “Pastors andVacations”, and it made me think about my own experiences with taking time away from church. Once, in a previous church, while … Continue reading Clergy & Vacations

People have gathered together to proclaim Christ since shortly after his death and resurrection. At some point they stopped being called Christ-followers and became known as Christians. Also, at some … Continue reading The Future of the Church

I arrived in Kilmarnock in 2009, ready to begin a new chapter in my life.  However, I did not realize that jumping into something new for me would also entail … Continue reading A new beginning…and a rich history

A recent story on NPR is about how churches are using beer & hymns or beer & worship to reach out to new people. This is nothing new. Dustin Desoto … Continue reading 5 Things About God And Beer

Children can be demanding. In any public space, we can often witness a child’s demands: I want that! I want it now! On the other hand, we can also see … Continue reading Accepting God with Joy

As Christians, we pray. We pray multiple times each Sunday in both worship services, but we who are leading the worship services pray before each one. A small, but dedicated … Continue reading Centering Prayer