“Thanks for such a professional and knowledgeable presentation of how it was to be a Methodist circuit rider. Our congregation learned a great deal about our heritage, but they were also inspired to take up the ‘reins’ necessary to move toward a great future. I’d encourage any congregation to find...

Evangelist Mark Winter’s All Star Baseball Extravaganza isn’t your grandparents’ revival! Through the skillful use of magic and drama, Mark delighted “kids” of all ages while driving home the need for a faith that is active and living, a faith that purposely serves and witnesses to those beyond the confines...

On Easter afternoon, my daughter asked, “Dad, you know what some people call this day?” “No,” I replied. “What?” “Zombie Day,” she replied. Suddenly I remembered an online poster mocking Christianity, comparing Jesus to a “holy zombie” who rose from the grave. Of course, my heart was hurt by such...

Over the years, well-meaning pastor friends have asked a variation of the question, “So what is the point of your revivals?” The short answer is, revival. The biblical word literally means to “resuscitate” or “resurrect.” Christians are not exempt from wandering in spiritual deserts or having life knock the wind...

“Thank you for bringing humor and excitement to our children’s message as you presented The Shepherds’ Joy in our weekend worship services. You gained not only the childrens’ attention, but the entire congregation’s as you and your daughter shared the Good News of Christ’s birth as experienced through the eyes...