I was recently interviewed for an episode of Group Talk, a resource from the Small Group Network. The theme of the interview was “Building from Ground Zero – Relaunching a Small Groups Ministry.” I often get questions from leaders and churches about the course they should set for launching or relaunching a small groups ministry. […]

I was honored to have one of my articles, 3 Trends That Break IN-to Biblical Community, featured in the March/April edition of the Living Life Abundantly magazine. According to it’s website, “Living Life Abundantly is a multifaceted publication that gives our readers access to testimonies of real local people whose life’s experiences may impact others for Jesus and […]

“Do you have the whole Bible tattooed on your back?” The crowd immediately broke into laughter after Pastor Ron Youngdale had asked Colin Kaepernick this humorous question. Everyone in attendance was intently focused on what the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers had to say at the Turlock Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, May 2nd. […]

The Son of God movie is a welcomed edition to the collection of films that bring the stories of the Bible to life. My wife and I went to see it yesterday on premiere night. Our theater was packed for the 5:40pm showing and as we were walking out people were already lining up for […]

This month’s edition of the Christian Standard magazine has a brief article from yours truly. It’s a small group article (of course) entitled, The Perfect Gift For A Small Group Leader. In the short entry I share a personal story about a gift I received from a member of my small group. The gift was […]