by Derek Sanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Articles
When I was young, there was no feeling quite like walking into a Blockbuster on a Friday after school and walking aisle by aisle to select the perfect combination of movies for the weekend. It was a visceral tactile experience. You could even grab from a selection of...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 23, 2024 | Articles
Cut Back, Clear Out, Pay Off: A Pastor’s Guide to Rejecting the Myth of More As pastors, we are well-acquainted with the pervasive pressures of modern life, where the myth that “more is always better” seems to infiltrate every aspect of our existence. It...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 16, 2024 | Articles
Christianity is facing a profound crisis in America. The world continues its downward spiral, and people, lost and desperate, are seeking something solid to hold onto. A mental health crisis is robbing a generation from dreaming about the future. Yet, fewer and fewer...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
It was a strange time to have a team vision session because it felt more like we were in survival mode than future mode. The state of the world was making it very difficult to look ahead. It was January 21, 2021, and our church leadership team had brought in a couple...
by Derek Sanford | Aug 30, 2024 | Articles
As pastors, we often carry the dual burden of shepherding our congregations spiritually while also managing the practical realities of life, including financial stewardship. It’s no secret that personal financial health can significantly impact our ability to...
by Derek Sanford | Jul 29, 2024 | Articles
Like everyone else, I’ve seen the video of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in what is said to be a mocking depiction of Jesus’ last supper with drag queens and other sexually charged characters. The Olympics X account has since posted that the scene was...
