So it finally happened. I tested positive for covid. This was a real concern early on … Good News: Recovering From CovidRead more
COVID-19
Why There is No Persecution of Christians in Canada
I recently recorded a new video that I called “The So-Called Canadian Persecution of the Church.” … Why There is No Persecution of Christians in CanadaRead more
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast?
People have different views of the COVID-19 vaccines. One of those views is that it is … Is the COVID-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast?Read more
Good News: Singing in Church
We have been taking things very carefully at Queen Street Baptist Church when it comes to … Good News: Singing in ChurchRead more
Blogging in a Post-COVID World
We are not exactly post-pandemic yet, but it is time for us to reflect on what … Blogging in a Post-COVID WorldRead more
5 Things Pastors Need to Know About Post-Pandemic Ministry
As we come out of this pandemic, many church leaders and pastors are looking forward to … 5 Things Pastors Need to Know About Post-Pandemic MinistryRead more
Good News: Second Dose
I’m thankful that last week I was able to get my second dose of the Pfizer … Good News: Second DoseRead more
What Pastors Need to Consider for Post-Pandemic Church
Where I live, things are finally getting better after about a year and half of pandemic. … What Pastors Need to Consider for Post-Pandemic ChurchRead more
Good News: Our Online Services
For the last year and a half, we have been putting the worship services for Queen … Good News: Our Online ServicesRead more
5 Reasons I Don’t Believe That Canadian Christians Are Being Persecuted
I continue to get a steady stream of claims that Christians in Canada are being persecuted. … 5 Reasons I Don’t Believe That Canadian Christians Are Being PersecutedRead more
Good News: Time Off
A couple of days ago, I started a month-long leave from my church, Queen Street Baptist … Good News: Time OffRead more
Is Canada Persecuting Churches?
There has been a lot of talk about the freedom churches have had in Canada during … Is Canada Persecuting Churches?Read more
Good News: Easter
As a Christian, one of the most important days for me is Easter Sunday. This is … Good News: EasterRead more
Good News: Through a Year of Pandemic
It has been about a year since our world turned upside down with the COVID-19 pandemic. … Good News: Through a Year of PandemicRead more
Is Canada Arresting Pastors For Preaching?
James Coates, pastor of GraceLife Church in Edmonton, Alberta was arrested after refusing conditions that had … Is Canada Arresting Pastors For Preaching?Read more
Good News: The Kids Are Back to School!
It is usually the beginning of September when we rejoice that the kids are back to … Good News: The Kids Are Back to School!Read more
Good News: Thankful For Technology
One of the hardest things about the pandemic is that we have hardly seen our children, … Good News: Thankful For TechnologyRead more
Doing Outreach in a COVID-19 World
The Church is meant to worship God, disciple their own and reach out to others. I … Doing Outreach in a COVID-19 WorldRead more
Good News: Proud of My Kids
This pandemic has been difficult for everyone. However, I am particularly proud of how well my … Good News: Proud of My KidsRead more
Good News: A Generous Congregation
This past week we had a bit of a scare. Amanda had symptoms of COVID-19 and … Good News: A Generous CongregationRead more
Good News: A Church That Loves
Yesterday after our worship service at Queen Street Baptist Church, the leadership agreed to stop in-person … Good News: A Church That LovesRead more
Self-Care For Pastors During a Pandemic
I am tired. I am tired of COVID-19 and I’m tired of not doing ministry the … Self-Care For Pastors During a PandemicRead more
Good News: Regimental Leadership
Among my various roles, I am also one of the chaplains (padres) at the Lincoln and … Good News: Regimental LeadershipRead more
5 Ways Local Church Ministry Will Never Be the Same
The Church has gone through a radical shift over the past year during this time of … 5 Ways Local Church Ministry Will Never Be the SameRead more
Good News: Six Months is Over!
When people ask me how I’m doing during COVID-19, they usually are asking about health, finances … Good News: Six Months is Over!Read more
Good News: Back in the Building
For the first time since March, we opened up our building to our congregation for Sunday … Good News: Back in the BuildingRead more
One of the Ministry Costs of COVID-19
This has been a difficult time for Christian ministry since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. … One of the Ministry Costs of COVID-19Read more
Good News: Taking Steps Toward Church
Yesterday at Queen Street Baptist church we had our second test service. Before opening the church … Good News: Taking Steps Toward ChurchRead more
5 Reasons to Keep Your Online Service After COVID-19
Many congregations are beginning to or are at least thinking about opening their church buildings for … 5 Reasons to Keep Your Online Service After COVID-19Read more
Masks, Personal Liberty and Loving Others
Many communities, including my own, are requiring congregations to wear masks as we return to our … Masks, Personal Liberty and Loving OthersRead more
Are Churches Too Busy?
During COVID-19, churches have been forced to radically simplify. We have had to go to online … Are Churches Too Busy?Read more
Good News: Encouraged to Take a Break
When COVID-19 hit, local church ministry was turned upside down. We went from live in-person services … Good News: Encouraged to Take a BreakRead more
Can We Worship Without Singing?
At the time I am writing this, we are beginning to make plans to return to … Can We Worship Without Singing?Read more
COVID-19 Proves Churches Can Change
I have joked that “I don’t mind change as long as it’s the same kind of … COVID-19 Proves Churches Can ChangeRead more
Why I Am Not in a Hurry to Reopen My Church
I am hearing from a number of pastors who are very eager to reopen their churches. … Why I Am Not in a Hurry to Reopen My ChurchRead more
Random Pandemic Thoughts
As I write this, we are still in the COVID-19 pandemic. But we are getting through. … Random Pandemic ThoughtsRead more
How to Pastor During a Pandemic Apart From Technology
Most of the conversation about pastoring during our current pandemic has revolved around technology. Pastors have … How to Pastor During a Pandemic Apart From TechnologyRead more
Is Online Communion Even a Thing?
In this age of COVID-19, the church has been forced to reinvent itself and adapt to … Is Online Communion Even a Thing?Read more
Is COVID-19 a Sign of the End-Times?
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. It would not be surprising if people … Is COVID-19 a Sign of the End-Times?Read more
Good News: Surviving the Pandemic
I can’t remember anything like the way things are right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. Even … Good News: Surviving the PandemicRead more
Christian Reflections on COVID-19
In the latest episode of my podcast, I share some thoughts on what it means to … Christian Reflections on COVID-19Read more
Good News: Online Service
The whole world is upside down right now because of the Coronavirus pandemic. This includes the … Good News: Online ServiceRead more
Social Media and Blogging During a Crisis
I’m writing this during the Coronavirus pandemic but what I’m going to talk about is relevant … Social Media and Blogging During a CrisisRead more
COVID-19 and Autism
For many of us, the COVID-19 is a radical change in our routine. We have children … COVID-19 and AutismRead more
Good News: Proud of Church Leadership
We are currently in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. This makes things difficult on many … Good News: Proud of Church LeadershipRead more
What Would C.S. Lewis Say About COVID-19?
Matt Smethurst has recently written a piece applying C.S. Lewis’s thoughts on the atomic bomb to … What Would C.S. Lewis Say About COVID-19?Read more
Being the Church During a Disease Outbreak
As I am writing this, there are many concerned about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. … Being the Church During a Disease OutbreakRead more