Yeah, 2016 basically sucked for everyone… except Tom. I was really confused at first when my friend Matthew said those words, so I decided to reflect on them and offer … Continue reading 2016: Bar Chaplain Year in Review
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We’re Heading to Memphis!
This week will be slightly different because of holiday travel. Jessi and I are heading to Memphis, TN on Wednesday to visit my family for a few days. I’m not planning … Continue reading We’re Heading to Memphis!
A New Model of Membership (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Five)
We’ve spent this week talking about church membership, and now that we’ve found a new definition and explained how to select a church, I want to present a few different … Continue reading A New Model of Membership (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Five)
Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Four)
So now that we’ve talked about finding a church with shared values, it’s time to look inward for a moment. You see, we need to address an uncomfortable truth: your … Continue reading Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Four)
Shared Values (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Three)
As I wrote on Monday, the common definition of church membership as “a deeper commitment to a church” misses the mark. This definition totally leaves out shared values and purpose, … Continue reading Shared Values (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Three)
One Body (Part Two of “What the Hell Is Church Membership?”)
Over the past six months, I’ve been on a journey to figure out what church membership means to me. Like any good Baptist, I feel a compulsion to start with … Continue reading One Body (Part Two of “What the Hell Is Church Membership?”)
What the Hell Is Church Membership?
I’m taking a break from the Monday/Thursday format to spend a week exploring a very important and confusing issue: church membership. This series may make some people uncomfortable, but as … Continue reading What the Hell Is Church Membership?
Exile Church
Somewhere around 2/3 of people who grow up in churches leave them after age 18, and many never return. Some leave Christianity entirely. Others just see church as unimportant to … Continue reading Exile Church
The St. Augustine Distillery
Saturday was almost a very bad day. Knowing that it was our last free day for a few weeks, Jessi and I were determined to visit the St. Augustine Distillery. As different … Continue reading The St. Augustine Distillery
Would You Register?
Let me present you with a thought experiment: You live in a country where there is heavy suspicion surrounding a particular religious group. Your country is actually under the control … Continue reading Would You Register?