Category Archive: The Local Church

Questions to Consider When Pondering a Ministry Change

Local church ministry will often (or inevitably) involve change. Most pastors will serve a number of churches in their lifetime, and few will spend more than 20 years at one church. For any… Continue reading

“At Calvary” – Singing the Glory of Calvary

I rejoiced this morning to sing a hymn that I hadn’t heard in ages. “At Calvary” is a great hymn that lauds Christ’s work on the cross for salvation. Take a listen and… Continue reading

Sunday Recap: Faith Baptist Church, Busembatia

Here’s an update that I sent to my church family about my recent trip to Faith Baptist Church, Busembatia. We started a partnership with this church last year. ——————-   Grace Family and… Continue reading

“What would it take to lose my salvation?” – Three Scenarios

One of the theological issues commonly discussed in Uganda (and in the US) is the security of a believer’s salvation (also called “eternal security” or “perseverance of the saints”). It is an issue… Continue reading

How Firm a Foundation – Live Performance from Chelsea Moon

Here is a great acoustic performance of one of my favorite hymns, “How Firm a Foundation.” Take a listen. Lyrics How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your… Continue reading

What “Drumline” Can Teach Us About Denominations and Kingdom Work

In 2002 one of the best and worst movies of all time hit the big screens. If you are a millenial, you’ve probably heard of it. If you’re a millenial who was in… Continue reading

Ask Me What I Know

In a previous post I discussed the problematic issue of churches that lack theological depth in their preaching/teaching ministries. Another issue that many churches face is a lack of biblical doctrine in the… Continue reading

“My church doesn’t feed me.” – Bad Taste or Bad Food?

My church just doesn’t feed me. How many times have you heard someone make that statement? I’ve heard it too many times to count. To be honest, my immediate reaction when people say… Continue reading

How Do We See Reform/Revival in Christianity?

One of the benefits to a survey of church history is that we can see the many times the church has experienced reformation and revival. Take for example: Martin Luther and the Protestant… Continue reading

We Need Better Preaching – Equip Preachers to Proclaim Biblical Truth

We need preaching that explains the text in such a way that people cannot hide from its piercing truth.