by Westside Christian Fellowship | May 4, 2015 | Articles
A few years back, I listened in astonishment as some prominent emergent church leaders such as Rob Bell, Tony Jones, and Brian McLaren talked about replacing “preaching” with “having a conversation.” At first, I thought that they might be confusing individual...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | May 14, 2014 | Articles
In a recent sermon I confessed to my congregation that I’m not primarily a pastor. After a brief pause, and a few blank stares, I stated, “I’m not primarily a pastor… I’m a preacher.” (Hear it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lSd9F6PDRc) Those who have...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Jan 15, 2011 | Articles
Over the next few weeks, we are revisiting articles that drew the most feedback in 2010. Here is number three… A friend recently asked, “Where are those with uncompromising power and God-given authority in our pulpits today?” His statement reminded me of the...