What a joy it was to be back in the pulpit this past Sunday! Although I am still not quite in full swing and have a ways to go in regaining strength, I’m so thankful to be back home and with my church family. Two of the greatest... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The resurrection of Christ is the distinguishing event of Christianity and the critical point in our salvation (1 Corinthians 15:17–19). The Great Commission is the critical command in spreading the Gospel (Matthew 28:19–20), and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’m thanking the Lord for the wonderful way that He blessed at the West Coast Baptist College Youth Conference this week. Several teenagers were saved, and hundreds of others made decisions for the Lord. This was the first time ever... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Over the past few weeks I haven’t posted on the blog, so I wanted to take a moment to update you! I shared these thoughts with our church family in last week’s bulletin, and hope they might be a blessing to you as well.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Our 25th Anniversary and Spiritual Leadership Conference is fast approaching. We’ve already spent many hours preparing for these days, and I’m looking forward to the rich fellowship and preaching. When we started this... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Harvey Firestone once said, “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” This is true in every area, but it is especially true in the church. Paul emphasized the importance of discipleship and mentoring... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“The world is in great need for good men—godly men!” (from Dr. Eldon Martens’ book The Steps of a Good Man) Dr. Eldon Martens was one of those good men—a man of great integrity. Last night, the Lord directed his final step... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I wonder what my spirit would have been like as a fourteen year old boy if I had been abducted by invading conquerors and taken seven hundred miles from home to serve in a foreign country. I’m amazed at the response of Daniel and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of our highlights of the year at Lancaster Baptist Church is hosting the annual Spiritual Leadership Conference on our campus in July. Pastors from across America and around the world have visited this conference, and the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
