Pastor Blog

We have started the new sermon series on Minor Prophets. (the last 12 books of the Old Testament) As you begin to read (personally or in Bible Group Reading), you will realize that the prophetic books call out specific sins of ancient Israel. And God declares judgment on them, yet

It is our custom to invite guest speakers for our members’ retreat. However, it is challenging to choose a retreat guest speaker every year. There aren’t that many pastors to select from, and I cannot watch or listen to all their sermons to decide if they will fit our

I just came back from house church conference in Houston, Texas. It was hosted by ESC (English-speaking Congregation) church for the first time and despite language difference, they served us so well. Also, the number of ESC pastors who attend has been growing in numbers, and it was evident in

As April approaches grade twelve youths are beginning to plan for their life next steps. Choosing which post-secondary institution to attend, solving housing, summer opportunities, and more are all part of the discussion. Among these many things, I hope church is another next step they are thinking about. While it’

It was helpful that some members pointed out the current security issues in Ecuador. However, after checking with the missionary, those dangers are limited to border areas where gangs are active. The region we are going is Samborondon, which is located in the center of Ecuador, close to the airport

One thing we forget is our desire “grows”. Small desires don’t remain as small desires. Desires may look small and harmless at their inception. But they can quickly grow into a form of desire we never imagined before. James tells us that desire begets sin, sin grows and eventually,