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I’m the Senior Pastor at Hope Summit Christian Church, a bible-based, culturally relevant church, in Rochester, Minnesota. As our lead pastor, my greatest joy is helping people deepen their connection to God, discover timeless truths from the Bible, and helping leaders reach their full potential. If we're not yet connected on facebook or twitter, make sure you click on one of the icons below and look me up!

2 September 2010 0 Comments

Don’t Miss The Nines

Don’t Miss The Nines

The Nines is a totally online leadership conference where you will hear from over 100 ministry leaders (Perry Noble, Francis Chan,  Pete Wilson, Ed Stetzer, and more) from around the country right from your computer!  These leaders have been asked to take 6 minutes to share the biggest game changer they’ve ever experienced.  Our staff here [...]

25 August 2010 0 Comments

Northern Minnesota Fun

Northern Minnesota Fun

We had some family fun with friends from church this week in Northern Minnesota at a beatiful camp called “Pine Haven Christian Assembly.  Here are some photos of our time up at the lake… A BIG THANKS to all our new friends from Pine Haven for helping us have a great week! //

21 August 2010 0 Comments

Don’t Wait For Inspiration

Don’t Wait For Inspiration

Yep that’s right, don’t wait for inspiration – GO FIND IT!  As a pastor Sunday keeps on coming and every week, those of us that preach, we have to deliver.  Some weeks are easier than others because there are topics I find more interesting, issues that I’m more passionate about, or things that I’ve spoken [...]

16 August 2010 0 Comments

A Worship Pastor’s Dilemma

A Worship Pastor’s Dilemma

Does any of this sound familiar? ”Not enough Hymns today…whoa too many Hymns…too long…too short…didn’t like all the new stuff…are we ever going to do anything new…why are the same people up there all the time…who are all the new people…too loud…could be louder…don’t like the drums…why didn’t you have a band today…more guitars please…why [...]

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14 August 2010 0 Comments

Swagger Wagon Church

Swagger Wagon Church

I don’t know how in the world I missed this party this summer. Toyota dropped this video on YouTube in May and I just saw it for the first time tonight. The commercial brings a little fun to the minivan and some stressful parenting issues. I like to think we can do something similar with [...]

2 August 2010 5 Comments

Can you quit being a Christian but still follow Jesus?

Can you quit being a Christian but still follow Jesus?

Anne Rice thinks she can.  The famous author wrote a series of vampire novels, one of the most famous being Interview with the Vampire, which was later filmed starring Tom Cruise. Just a few days ago, a frustrated Anne posted the following on her facebook page: For those who care, and I understand if you [...]

28 July 2010 0 Comments

Small Groups Digizine

Small Groups Digizine

Christianity Today and SmallGroups.com are offering a new free tool to help small group leaders with ideas, resources, and leadership insights. Their goal through this digizine (digital magazine) is to equip and support small group leaders while offering extra encouragement to those passionate about group ministry.  The best part is that they are offering this [...]

23 July 2010 0 Comments

Is It An Obstacle Or An Opportunity?

Is It An Obstacle Or An Opportunity?

I recently met a single mom that God has brought through some tremendous trials.  She has overcome addictions, abuse and host of incredible challenges. She’s also found tremendous strength in her faith through the support of Christians around her.   It was really exciting to observe that she is maturing in her faith. It was so visible through [...]

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15 July 2010 1 Comment

How Does Spiritual Growth Really Happen?

How Does Spiritual Growth Really Happen?

I had the privilege of working with Brian Jones for almost 10 years as we planted Christ’s Church of the Valley in the suburbs of Philadelphia.  He was recently one of the speakers at the North American Christian Convention and he also writes for the Christian Standard.  I really respect Brian’s insight because he just has a [...]

8 July 2010 0 Comments

Make Counting Count – Church Metrics

Make Counting Count – Church Metrics

I’ve heard it said numerous times, “If you’re not measuring it, you can’t manage it.” It is a statement that is so true in the business world but does that really translate to ministry? I certainly believe so. We can see from the teachings of Jesus that there is an expectation of growth.  The parables [...]