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Easter Series Week 1 of 4 As Easter approaches, our attention naturally turns toward the cross and the empty tomb. But before the cross, there was a garden. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the weight of what was coming. Scripture tells us He prayed, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will”  (Matthew 26:39). That moment was not about visibility. It was about obedience. Before the crowds. Before the trial.

This week, Pastor Joel and I are attending a Second Chair Conference. This weeks post is a reflection of today's discussions. As we discussed the role of the second chair (executive pastor) and the relationship between them and the lead pastor, we talked about the importance of trust, communication, and responsibilities. Being the nerd that I am, I couldn't help but think that the connection between a lead pastor and his executive pastor is much like the relationship between

Leadership doesn’t always require dramatic courage. Most of the time, it requires steady strength. Not loud strength. Not visible strength. Not strength that announces itself. Just steady. The kind that shows up again tomorrow. The kind that holds the line when emotions run high. The kind that doesn’t react quickly but responds wisely. There are seasons in leadership when everything feels urgent. Problems stack up. Expectations rise. Decisions carry weight. In those moments,

Two weeks ago, we gathered for our Men’s Conference. This past weekend, nearly 200 middle and high school students filled our campus from Friday night through Sunday morning for DNOW — a powerful weekend centered around the theme “Labels.”  Students were challenged to tear off the labels the world places on them and embrace who God created them to be. Different events. Different audiences. Same mission. And as I’ve reflected on both weekends, one thing stands out: The fruit i

Leadership can be crowded—and still lonely. You can be surrounded by people, engaged in conversations, and carrying constant responsibility, yet feel isolated in ways that are difficult to explain. The loneliness of leadership doesn’t come from a lack of relationships; it comes from the weight of responsibility that can’t always be shared. Not every decision can be discussed openly. Not every burden can be spoken aloud. Not every concern can be handed off. Responsible leaders

There is a joy in leadership that doesn’t come from recognition. It doesn’t show up in applause, titles, or public moments. It shows up quietly—in knowing the work mattered, even if no one noticed. In watching something flourish that you helped prepare. In seeing people served well because someone cared enough to do the unseen work faithfully. That joy is different.And it’s deeply rewarding. Serving behind the scenes frees leaders from the pressure to perform. When the spotli

Strength is a word our culture throws around a lot. It’s often measured in power, status, toughness, or self-reliance. But Scripture paints a very different picture of what it means to be a strong Christian man . One shaped not by ego, but by obedience; not by control, but by character; not by pride, but by surrender to Christ. A strong Christian man begins with faithful dependence on God . True strength isn’t found in having all the answers or never struggling, it’s found in

Leadership has a way of being misunderstood. In many spaces, leadership is treated as a position to achieve, a title to protect, or a platform to grow. It becomes something to chase rather than something to carry. But Scripture consistently frames leadership differently, not as status, but as a calling to steward. Stewardship assumes responsibility. It implies accountability. It means something has been entrusted to you that does not belong to you. Leadership, at its core, is

One of the quiet burdens leaders carry is the belief that faithfulness requires perfection. That belief doesn’t usually show up in words, but it reveals itself in how leaders carry pressure, avoid vulnerability, and silently rehearse mistakes long after everyone else has moved on. Over time, the weight of trying to be flawless can distort how leadership is lived and how faith is trusted. But faithfulness and flawlessness are not the same thing. Faithful leaders still make mis

It’s easy to measure leadership by what happens on Sunday. The service runs smoothly. The message is clear. The music lands well. From the outside, it looks like things are working. But Sundays are not where leadership is proven, they’re where the results show up. Leadership is proven between Sundays. It’s proven in preparation, not presentation. In prayer before the room fills. In planning when the building is quiet. In conversations that don’t make the highlight reel. The w