This week marked our annual Mission Agency Leaders retreat. We met near Henryville, IN and saw the scenes of destruction from the recent tornado that hit down there. Many of the volunteers stayed at the retreat center where we stayed, and it was good to see those wanting to make a difference. Most of them [...]
This past Sunday Robyn and I attended the church our daughter and son-in-law (Nicole and Greg) are attending in Philadelphia. The church is called “Christ Church” and it is right down in the historical section of town (think Liberty Bell, Constitution, etc.). The church was established in 1695, and the current building was completed in 1744!
Here [...]
One of the best ways to address poverty is to use the “three-E-strategy.” One E is for evangelism, because Christ brings abundant life and offers hope for a better future. A second E is for education, because education helps us to see beyond ourselves and also is important is being able to secure the third E, employment. [...]
Last week I had the opportunity of bring four evening messages at the Oregon Christian Convention. This was the 158th year of the convention. I’ve been to the convention many times in my life; it is part of who I am. It was an honor to be asked to speak.
My title was Unfinished Agenda: [...]
In July 2010 the North American Christian Convention will be held in Indianapolis. The convention theme is “Beyond,” with the idea being we need to take our faith and practice far beyond what it is now. I’m privileged to be on the executive committee of this convention, and all of us pray for the convention [...]
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