by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Dave Rimoldi, one of our ministry partners, from Soul Shepherding on the importance of sabbaticals in for pastors to rest, recharge, and reflect on their ministry, so that when they return they are ready to...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
John Wesley was known as a man of prayer. He began every day in prayer. He continued “instant in prayer” all day long. Prayer was his intimacy with God and his peace and power for daily living. People observed John Wesley coming out of his closet of prayer and glowing...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Francis of Assisi from the 12th Century is remembered as one of the greatest saints. His life drew many thousands of people to Jesus Christ during his lifetime and countless millions since then. Many say that after the Apostles of Jesus he is the saint who became the...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Brennan Manning’s relapse with alcohol left him in a gutter. The best-selling Christian author and retreat leader hit bottom again. His clothes were in tatters. His face was unshaven and his eyes were bloodshot. His belly was bloated. His body reeked with rancid odor....
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The following article was originally written for the author’s denominational newsletter as part of the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It is meant to provide some insights into the current rise in Anti-Asian American racism—what it feels like,...
by Bill Gaultiere | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
One Sunday morning Argentinian Pastor Juan Carlos Ortiz stood up to preach and looked out at his congregation of about a thousand people. He smiled, “Love one another… Love one another…” (John 13:34-35, 15:12) The best-selling author of Disciple made eye contact with...
