Emotionally Healthy Discipleship impacts preaching in multiple ways. Over a 24-year period, I organized these learning's around ten questions that I ask myself, and others, when preaching a message. In this blog, I deal with the first five of those questions that ensure we make room for God to do His transformative work in us [...]

As we begin the new year we are diving into the practical topic of preaching and teaching God’s Word. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth…”(AMP) [...]

Lights are everywhere this time of year. In Southern California where I live, you’ll see the first lights go up in the early fall as stores start decorating. Then the cities follow by getting theirs up. Finally, as we finish up Thanksgiving leftovers, many of our neighbors are adding Christmas lights to their homes. Christmas [...]

As shepherd leaders we are called to serve, love, and lead the flock God has entrusted us to steward. This requires for us as leaders to practice daily habits and rhythms that focus our perspective on what matters most to God, quicken our minds on things above, and tenderize our hearts to remain humble and [...]

Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them dealt with external situations instead of internal issues. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right circumstances. It’s what I call “when and then” thinking. When I get [...]

Rockbridge recently was featured in Church Executive Magazine’s issue on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Equipping Ministry Leaders. The magazine has several helpful articles and resources concerning this topic. Dr. Mark Simpson and I wrote an article for the magazine discussing our partnership with MinistrySafe, an organization dedicated to protecting children and those who serve them, [...]

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy [...]

This week Rockbridge Seminary received word from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) that our accreditation has been renewed for another five years! This wonderful outcome is the result of an extraordinarily thorough and detailed review of Rockbridge to ensure we meet 100% of DEAC standards for higher education. This process that began over a [...]

The holiday season is often a difficult time for many people. This year especially with the uncertainty of the pandemic and loss of loved ones, high unemployment rate, rise in addiction, mental health issues and loneliness, - our nation has faced deep challenges. The trials 2020 has presented us are numerous and far reaching for [...]

Rockbridge graduates serve in a variety of ministry settings around the world. My dear friend Brad Baker is an RS graduate who serves as an Executive Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I first met Brad and his wonderful family when they came on staff at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. [...]