Author: Pastor Dale Luke 22:19–20 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. (ESV) The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance instituted by Christ at the last supper with His disciples, in which believers feast together on bread and wi

Author: Pastor Dale 2 Timothy 4:1–2 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. (ESV) The secret life of a pastor is certainly an enigma. What does he do? Does he only work on Sundays? Does he spend all day praying and writing sermons? Does he spend all day visiting

Author: Pastor Dale Churches today face many choices about how to reach and serve their communities. Among the most popular trends are multi-site churches and live-stream preaching. These approaches promise wider reach and convenience, but they also come with significant drawbacks that often go unexamined. This post explores why multi-site and live-stream preaching may undermine the core mission of the church and weaken the spiritual life of congregations. A modern church aud