The Sunday nearest Independence Day has, on occasion, provoked a question from some folks in my congregation, “Why didn’t we sing any patriotic songs this morning?” My answer is always the same.
Tag: Worship
A Tough Week
This has been a tough week. I’ve been a pastor for 18 years, and in that time I’ve dealt with a lot of death. It kinda comes with the calling. This week has been different.
A Change In Terms
My theology of worship is mystical. I can’t count the number of times I’ve mentioned it at Central over the years, but my theology is supported by the very space in which our community worships. Central’s stained glass is filled with images from the book of Revelation
Self Revelation
“I didn’t know you could sing!” It was a refrain I heard quite a bit Saturday morning at ABCNJ’s annual spring training event.
Structure
One of the things I pointed out in my sermon this week is that I love church buildings and church architecture. Central Baptist’s sanctuary is so lovely it’s brought me close to tears on more than one occasion 1. It is a beautiful space which is designed well. I’m not a fan of pews because…
Introspection and Worship
I have heard a growing choir of people over the years who are singing a tune which troubles me, “Why do we spend so much time on worship, when what’s really important is putting our faith into action?”
