Hi friends. I've started a new blog for this next season: hit up pastorandrew.blog You can manually go there, or click: this blog to begin reading. Enjoy.
A time to rest…
Dear Family and Friends, It’s with extremely mixed emotions that Joyce and I write to tell you that we have chosen to put a pause on our church plant, The Hub Movement. This change in direction for our church is as unexpected to us as we are sure it is for many of … Continue reading A time to rest…
Why I’m “Going Public” in 2017.
Facebook Live... Youtube... Instagram... If you know me, you see me. WHY? I'll tell you why. 3 years ago I talked with a 13 year old kid about where he goes to for theological answers... his answer, Youtube. The user he likes to search for answers was named something like "darkangel218" and the 'theology' this … Continue reading Why I’m “Going Public” in 2017.
My “Replacement God”- A Christmas Blog
This Christmas is carrying a theme for me, and I've been so encouraged by it! The theme is replacement- and I believe this theme might bring some Christmas joy to you too. This Christmas season I've been overwhelmed by the way that my God, is a God who replaces. My wife and I are full-time … Continue reading My “Replacement God”- A Christmas Blog
Dear American Pastors, Sunday is coming.
Pastors. Christian leaders.Thinking about how to respond after the election? Read this blog for three simple and helpful responses that you can apply this weekend to your congregation.
Wisdom for my Children- Day 23-30- Time
If you're going to try to write a blog every single day for a month- make sure you have the time to do it! Haha. Friends I hope you've enjoyed these blogs, time got away from me on these and I fell a little behind. I'll finish these after my birthday celebrations are over. 7 … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 23-30- Time
Wisdom for my Children- Day 22- Racism
Hi kids, Today, and many days in America, my heart is heavy because of the racism I see across this country. Since we moved here nearly three years ago, it has stunned me how segregated and divided this country can be. This past week I've read of black lives taken by white police officers in … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 22- Racism
Wisdom for my Children- Day 21- Neighbors
Hi kids, This past weekend we had a block party with some of our best friends, our neighbors. Today I want to talk to you about neighbors. Why would you need wisdom on neighboring? Because firstly it isn't common or even natural for many in the "Western world" to know or love their neighbors. Secondly, … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 21- Neighbors
Wisdom for my Children- Day 20- Siblings
Hi kids, Today I want to talk to you about each other. That's right, today I want to talk to you about siblings. Sean, you're already such a great big brother, and Abi you are the greatest little sister- always so excited to see Sean. Siblings is a challenging topic to write on. Like many, … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 20- Siblings
Wisdom for my Children- Day 19- Risk and Death.
Hi kids, What's more dangerous? Hiking, or medical work in a war-torn country (in 2016, I think of Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria). You'd probably answer medical work in a war-torn country. Apparently, hiking is just as dangerous. Yesterday I found out that a friend of mine was hiking in Colorado, tripped and hit his head … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 19- Risk and Death.