Mar 1, 2014 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the March 2014 Explorer. My calling as a pastor grants me the unique privilege of working in the midst of a congregation. All of the joy and misery that comes in the course of life happens in the life of a congregation of God’s people. Births,...
Dec 4, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the quarterly Explorer, Winter 2013 edition. In response to parents’ requests and changing times, River Road Preschool will be expanding its program and hours of operation for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Most importantly, the Preschool will...
Dec 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the monthly Explorer, December 2013 edition. Among some River Road members there is a rising interest in church growth. To be more precise, the interest is in “numerical” growth—increase in the number of members and attendance at Sunday school...
Nov 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the monthly Explorer, November 2013 edition. Practicing Our Faith, edited by Dorothy Bass, describes a dozen practices common to Christians around the world. Not every Christian engages in each of the 12 practices, but many Christians engage in...
Oct 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the monthly Explorer, October 2013 edition. In January of 2012, Dr. Clingenpeel asked if I would return to the staff and church as Interim Minister to Students. Believing the call to ministry, especially youth ministry, was life-long, I said...
