Kristin came into the world on a cold February day in 1989. Our little girl! Compared to her older brother, she seemed so tiny! She grew up, went to college, got a degree in ministry, and now serves our senior adults as well as our prison ministry.
I've discovered this year she's a great writer, too, and I thought you might enjoy hearing from her today!
Read MoreKim and I always look forward to having the grandkids over for a “spend the night.” Dragging their small suitcase roller bags and carrying pillows, they will walk into the house and excitedly announce: “We’re spending the night!”
We always act surprised and thrilled.
Read MoreIf you visit Oklahoma City today, you would find a very different city than it was in 1981. As the city has grown, we have enjoyed a booming economy, historic population growth, an NBA team, new schools, parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. This has also opened an incredible “wide door of opportunity” for our church.
Read MoreThe greatest concern in my ministry leader life right now is helping my church know what they believe and learn to articulate it with gentleness and respect. I may be holding onto the impossible, but it still seems doable to be clear about what you believe, but do it with kindness while remaining friends with those who see things differently than you do.
Read MoreIn December 1956, the First Christian Church of Oklahoma City moved from their beautiful cathedral on NW 10th Street in downtown Oklahoma City to their new, very modern campus at NW 36th and Walker. Both buildings are still standing as architectural gems of the past.
The original building was constructed in 1911 and was certainly a cathedral; it was referred to as “neoclassical architecture with a stone exterior” and featured a gold-domed roof that rivaled our domeless state capital. That building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Read MoreSitting in my church each weekend, you will find far too many people who encountered a church in their past that made them feel as if they were unlovable and that it was a permanent condition. For as long as I live, I will never understand why so many churches, church people, and pastors are so afraid of love and grace.
Read More
