Hello Family, I hope you’re surviving these sweltering temperatures. My prayer for you this week has been that the Holy Spirit would pour out God’s love in your hearts (Romans 5:5). Since 2001, I have officiated at dozens of memorial services. I’ve preached at funerals of faithful believers (including many folks from Northpoint who have… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Exploring Christianity Hello Family, As we take seriously our church’s mission to make disciples who make disciples, we must think strategically about our approach to evangelism. While I am convinced that the best evangelism takes place one-on-one, there certainly is a… Continue Reading
Hour of Prayer (Redux) Hello Family, If you’ve been around Northpoint very long, it won’t surprise you to hear me say that Martin Luther is probably my favorite theologian. His companion to Galatians is one of the greatest commentaries every written, in my estimation. His contributions to the Protestant Reformation were nothing short of world-changing.… Continue Reading
The Problem(s) with Pornography Hello Family, I’m looking forward to worshiping our Savior with you this week. I’ve been praying for you over the last few days, that God would enable you to find your strength and encouragement in him (1 Samuel 30:6b). Recently, the respected survey organization, the Barna Group, released a study on… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Marti Wiegman, Northpoint’s Director of Women’s Ministries. Golden Moments Don’t Always Involve a Medal Hello Church Family, So I decided to follow Pastor John’s advice and watch the Olympics this week. Okay, I admit it: I would have watched them anyway, but my viewing was much more guilt-free after reading his last blog. Thanks John! On… Continue Reading
Five Reasons You Should Watch the Olympics Hello Family, What an encouraging day of worship we enjoyed last Sunday! From the singing of such powerful songs as He Will Hold Me Fast, to the corporate recitation of the Apostles’ Creed, there was so much to nourish the soul. I’m already looking forward to this Sunday.… Continue Reading
7.28.2016 Rest for the Wicked Hello Church Family, I’ve been enjoying some extended time over the last two weeks, while on vacation, reading simply for spiritual nourishment rather than reading for teaching. (If you do any teaching you know the difference I’m referring to.) And as I’ve been taking in the Gospel of Luke, I… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. The Necessity of Church Planting Hello Family, It has been a wonderful summer of cross-cultural ministry so far here at Northpoint and it is far from over. We have had teams in India, Greece, Alaska already, and you can add Tuba… Continue Reading
VBS 2016 is Here! This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Scott Williams, Northpoint’s Pastor of Adults and Families. I can’t believe it is already here, but VBS is next week! Starting Monday night, July 11, anywhere from 200-300 kids will be gathered in our Heritage Hall to go on a journey of discovering more about God’s amazing grace. This year, our VBS is called… Continue Reading
At the Foot of Mars Hill (An Update from Greece) Hello Family, I hope you’re planning on taking some time this weekend to enjoy a picnic, some fireworks, and a dip in a pool. It occurred to me recently that, as leaders of Northpoint, we often do a better job of promoting upcoming events than… Continue Reading