Tag: Mariners Church Irvine

How to Distinguish Being ‘Biblical’ From Being ‘Political’

Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during a politically polarizing time: When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed...

6 Things I’ve Missed During This Season of Preaching to a Camera

A few weeks into this madness, the global pandemic that has resulted in the unprecedented move to not provide physical worship gatherings at our...

The Decision Whether or Not to Reopen Is Not a Litmus Test of Faith

What does drinking have to do with reopening the church? Since this is already a divisive conversation, I will just go ahead and make...

A Pastoral Response to Concerns That You’re Talking Too Much About Race

What a crazy time to be a pastor! Before the horrific events of the last few weeks, there was already a myriad of memes...

George Floyd and Grieving With Those Who Grieve

The death of George Floyd reminds us that justification and justice go hand in hand.

What Lessons About Online Church Have You Learned?

Here are four things I've learned and will carry forward into in-person gatherings when they resume.

Our Strange Relationship With Our Bodies

We are both abusing and adoring our bodies. There is a better way.

3 Suggestions as We Approach Gathering In Person Again

We don't know when things will go back to normal, but here's how we can prepare.