To Infinity and Beyond

It seems like Saturday November 27, 2004 will go down as the culmination of my life’s musical work to date. I have spent several months in the studio with a benefactor and friend who has helped me realize the dream of producing a tier 1 commercial recording. I...

The Heart of Worship

Dude, where to start. I am the music pastor of a congregation of over 300 in the peak times. One thing I am learning is that we North Americans love to worship, but the leaders of said worship times need time. Perhaps in a way that is very opposite to everything else...

Post Modernism

I recently finished a seminary course on Preaching to the Post Modern World. This was timely and interesting because I am launching, with the assistance of some volunteers at my church, a new service which is meant to appeal to a post modern person....

Tithing (Giving a tenth of income) Musings

To many tithing a tenth of income is an Old Testament teaching that comes out of the law because when Jesus came, he formed a new covenant. Moreover, 2 Corinthians 9:6&7 talk about sowing and reaping according to what we give, but ultimately we should give...

Church Leadership

I have heard it said that:   “I believe the local church is the hope of the world and its future rests primarily in the hands of its leaders.” No matter how hard I try I can’t see how that as a statement would honour God. To me the...