Introducing New Songs to A Congregation
The goals of every worship leader and team are the same: excellence which leads to participation. If the congregation can't sing along, you're no longer hosting a worship service but a concert. Concerts are great, don't get me wrong. But it's not usually what people are looking for from a church.
Going On Sabbatical
I am so grateful that The Table Church values sabbath and rest. We believe that people are not commodities. Humans
Misused Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9
Wormism is the notion, particularly popular in certain expressions of Christianity, that you and I are nothing but lowly, nasty,
Something I Preached On Trans People Seven Years Ago
I preached the below SEVEN years ago. I studied and sought to understand my trans kin because I was curious
Misused Scripture: Proverbs 13:24 - Spare the Rod
People often cite "Spare the rod, spoil the child" as a Bible verse about the need for spanking
Ezekiel, Husbands, and Christ
New Testament authors routinely took Hebrew Bible metaphors and redeemed them by re-reading and reinterpreting them through the lens of
The one time "authority" is used to describe marriage relationships
Conservative Christians love to obsess over who has the authority in a marriage between a man and a woman. They'll tell you about Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3. They'll talk about headship and wives submitting and the metaphor of Christ and the church.
Misused Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12 "I do not permit a woman to teach"
There's a significant portion of the church that believes that women are not allowed to teach. Maybe they
Misused Scripture: Ephesians 5:23 "The husband is the head of the wife"
Headship ≠ Leadership
Setting the Record Straight
Last time I talked about how Ephesians 5:22 needs to be read in
Revival is already happening. It may disappoint you.
Having a great worship experience with fellow believers is a powerful thing. Being intoxicated with the presence of God (through music, preaching, prayer, and even dance) can be a life-altering experience. But it is not the same as revival.
