Marketplace Ministry Posts

Your members are seeking an experience of community!

Something that is becoming abundantly clear to me is that we as humans have been designed to operate in community. Whether it be at work, home, or play, deep within, we’re all seeking a sense of belonging to a... Read More »

Incredible!! 300 to 600 in one night!

In my post, “One person at time“, I raised the topic of “promotion” for consideration. It’s a topic many wrestle in general; however, applying it to the church tends to really raise some eye brows. Start talking about pastors... Read More »

Be careful, your words may have eternal significance!

A couple weeks ago @AaronBrockett @TradersPointCC taught one of the best sermons I’ve heard on the power of the tongue. With key passages from Proverbs, James 3, Matthew 12 as well as a few others, Aaron focused on man... Read More »

“Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage”

Today is our 22nd wedding anniversary. As seen in the picture, we rode off into the sunset in our “horse and carriage” never to look back Saturday evening, June 13th, 1992. While there have been bumps in the road,... Read More »

One person at a time!

Over the past few months, in particular, I have been pondering what true discipleship looks like. Clearly, the model is found within His Word as Jesus had 12 who have become many. However, what I have been reflecting upon... Read More »

My Faith Story

I “accepted” Christ at a young age, however, really wasn’t plugged into an environment which allowed me to mature in my faith. Through my own personal efforts, I accomplished what many might view as a “successful” life: I married... Read More »

Letting go and moving on!

(Note: For most, the picture in today’s post will mean absolutely nothing. For some of you, and you know who you are, let this be a reminder!) This past week, I spent spring break with a group of teenagers... Read More »

Perseverance, Self-Delusion, American Idol, and Shark Tank By Dave Kahle

We’ve all squirmed uncomfortably watching some absolutely talentless candidate audition for American Idol. After they are told by the judges they have no talent, they either fall into tearful disappointment, or defiantly challenge the motivation, intelligence or integrity of... Read More »

“A whole new level!”

Our family serves in the student ministry at Trader’s Point Christian Church. Chris Jr. is part of the worship team which is awesome! Led by @rhettmorehouse, Student Worship Minister, the team likely exceeds the worship experience of many adult... Read More »

The Trap of Isolation

By Jim Lange I have the incredible privilege of  leading Truth@Work roundtable groups in my region in which Christian business and ministry leaders gather together once per month for four hours. These groups (usually consisting of 12-15 leaders) act... Read More »