The Fifth Gospel

February 25th, 2013 | 2 Comments

“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.” Acts 20:22 Seven years ago, I came to Jerusalem with seven other pastors. To describe our story sounded like the beginning … Continue reading →

Rules of Engagement

January 18th, 2013 | 4 Comments

Team D. It’s the group of people I get to serve, lead, and work with every day. Some of us are thinkers; others are feelers. Most are verbal processors; others are internal processors. A few of us engage debate as … Continue reading →

Theology of Fun- The Christmas List

December 21st, 2012 | 2 Comments

I’m continuing the Theology of Fun series here…but this is actually a repeat list from last Christmas…with a few additions. Go have fun! See Handel’s Messiah live. Participate in a live nativity. Get your picture taken with Santa Claus as an … Continue reading →

Live in Wonder

December 18th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Last week, I preached at NCC that the core message of Christmas is “come and see.” A baby…lying in a stone feeding trough for animals…proclaimed as the hope of the world. Come and see. The Creator, come in the skin … Continue reading →

Throw Better Parties

November 9th, 2012 | 4 Comments

This is another installment of the Theology of Fun series. We opened the door and walked right over the welcome mat just as we had done hundreds of times before, but on this particular day Ryan noticed it. Our pathetic … Continue reading →

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Why Now?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Heather

When it comes to baptism, the question is often not “Why Now?” but “Why Not?” We are preparing for our upcoming Easter Baptism, and every year I have numerous conversations with people about whether or not it is the “right … Continue reading →

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Easter Baptisms

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Heather

This is one of my favorite parts of the job. On the night before Easter, we baptized 18 NCCers. Having the opportunity to walk with them through their preparation and the sharing of their stories is priceless. Easter Baptisms at … Continue reading →

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