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The Ministry of Pursuit

The Ministry of Pursuit

Christianity was never meant to be lived alone.  God gave the church to Christians as a gift so we could grow together in community.  When we stumble, fellow Christians are there to catch us.  When...

Three Pointers and a Poem*

Three Pointers and a Poem*

Here’s the dealio: the Summit’s own J.D. Greear has found his way to the Southern Baptist Convention version of March Madness.  Right now he’s the #2 guy in the East Division, and all the Summit...

Bats in the Belfry

Bats in the Belfry

Regular blog readers know (as opposed to the irregular ones) that I occasionally like to mix it up with a few personal stories.  Okay, a lot of personal stories. But life has been a bit...

Who’s On Your Radar?

Who’s On Your Radar?

Today’s topic is radar. Not the Gary Burghoff character from M.A.S.H., or the fact that it’s a cool palindrome, or even the equipment that my friend* Greg Fishel uses. Nope, the radar that we’re discussing is the...

Important Stuff I’ve Learned This Week…

Important Stuff I’ve Learned This Week…

It’s hyperlink Friday. Click ’em if you got ’em! When a guy has to ditch lunch plans at your favorite Chinese joint because he has a stomach bug, it’s best to take his word for...

Playing the Field

Playing the Field

I had a great conversation with a friend and fellow staff member earlier this week.  She reminded me that part of the job of a pastor is to reject the idea of promoting one ministry...

An Interview With… (part two)

An Interview With… (part two)

Connections Pastor Danny Franks recently caught up with Brier Creek AM’s new Campus Pastor, Danny Franks.  We asked Danny to take a few minutes and explain exactly what this transition means.  You can read part one...

An Interview With…

An Interview With…

Connections Pastor Danny Franks recently caught up with Brier Creek AM’s new Campus Pastor, Danny Franks.  We asked Danny to take a few minutes and explain exactly what this transition means. Danny: Danny, thanks for...

Roundabout Living

Yesterday on the commute to work, I heard a story on the radio about a German woman who got stuck in a roundabout, which is a transportation term that literally means, “Our city is too...

Where Did THAT Come From?

Where Did THAT Come From?

If you’re not familiar with the Christian term known as apologetics, siddown whilst Uncle Danny schools ya… “Apologetics” is defined as the thoughtful, thorough defense of Christian beliefs and doctrine, often in the face of...

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