Giving or receiving criticism is one of the most painful yet most necessary parts of a believer’s life in a fallen world. It is one of... Read More

I’m not shy about the fact that math is not my strong suit. I barely made it through algebra 1 in the formative years of my... Read More

In recent decades, there has been an influx of leadership journals, websites, blog posts, videos, etc. in which those whose churches have thrived numerically or programmatically... Read More

The biblical account of Abraham offering up Isaac (Gen. 22) is full of redemptive-historical, typological and experiential riches. As we read through the history of God’s... Read More

Whenever I carry out pre-marital counseling with a young couple, I dedicate an entire session to the subject of expectations and communication. I do so,... Read More

Currently, we are in the process of training and electing our first deacons at New Covenant. Consequently, I’ve had the privilege of studying, in a focused... Read More

Many years ago, on a phone call with the legendary Scottish minister, Eric Alexander, I had one of the most meaningful conversations that I’ve ever had on the subject of... Read More

At the end of each year, I like to compile–for the members of the congregation that I pastor–a list of the number of sermons that... Read More