THEOLOGYAn Alternative Kingdom October 08, 20190 Comment Have you ever noticed what odd statements some of the Beatitudes are? Blessed are those who mourn? Blessed are the …
SPIRITUAL FORMATIONReading the Good Samaritan: Beyond Guilt and Paralysis October 03, 20190 Comment The Good Samaritan, a character Jesus created in one of his most famous parables, is so popular and admired that …
SPIRITUAL FORMATIONThe Important Role of Short-Term Mission Trips September 23, 20190 Comment I sit in a somewhat unique seat of having been both a participant on and a host for short-term mission …
PASTORAL MINISTRYA Sneak Peek of Our New Advent Resource September 16, 20190 Comment We are excited to introduce our new advent resource for 2019, Born the King. It has been amazing to see …
FAMILYShould I Marie Kondo My Quiet Time? September 12, 20190 Comment Rising early in the morning has a sort of stealthy, Special Ops feel to it. I slide out of bed …
THEOLOGYThe Genesis Series: Creation Matters April 26, 20183 Comments I love the narrative that takes place in Genesis 1 and 2. It first came alive to me in a …
SPIRITUAL FORMATIONAn Excerpt from the Advent Devotional, Long-Expected Jesus September 11, 20173 Comments Starting December 3rd, The Foundry Community will be joining churches and individuals through a time of anticipation and waiting. This …
OUR WORLDCommunity-Minded Ministry: Webster Groves Motel Ministry December 19, 20163 Comments Webster Groves Church of the Nazarene is located in an inner-ring suburb of the same name in the St. Louis …
THEOLOGY10 Sacramental Postures for Church Renewal April 26, 20173 Comments When I was growing up as a pastor’s kid in the Church of the Nazarene, we dedicated our babies, baptized …
PASTORAL MINISTRYWhat Every Pastor Can Learn from Saint Augustine March 13, 20173 Comments Saint Augustine of Hippo (354—430) tells a story in his Confessions that has made a lasting impression on me as …
