Does God care about your health and fitness? Is there a right balance between too much and too little exercise? In the Bible we see that Paul instructed Timothy: “Physical training is good, but training […]
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Oct 1st is a New Beginning
Oct. 1, 2001 I left the Iron Range to move down to Belle Plaine, MN to start River Rock C&MA Church. Oct 1, 2021 I am returning to the Iron Range to be the lead […]
Sun 10/3 Take a Selfie before Communion
Once a month we celebrate Communion during our Sunday morning worship service. This Sunday we are going to look at ways to examine ourselves before we take communion as God’s Word instructs us: “… you […]
Our New Adventure is in Virginia, MN
My wife and I are committed to follow Jesus wherever He leads us. We loved our last adventure: planting a church in Belle Plaine, MN and all the friends and church family members we shared […]
Watch FBC 150th Anniversary Greeting Video
Video Greeting I sent to First Baptist Forest City, IA for their 150th Anniversary I was unable to attend
Listen: Pastor Chris – Church Live @ County Fair
I filled in for Cornerstone Church (they were listed on the schedule but unable to make it) Sunday August 8th. Had no idea what to expect but I knew the Lord could use me to […]
Time for a New Adventure
After 20 years I have left River Rock Church and am on a New Adventure seeking God’s will for the church where He wants me to serve next. Since I do not know how long […]
Watch 21-0725 “A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells”
Pastor Chris’ last Church at Home Pre-Recorded message at River Rock Church As we follow Jesus on the narrow road of life He leads us to various places to grow in faith, serve Him and […]
Hire Me to Help You Temporarily
Let me be your Church Ministry or Small Business Temp. I have years of experience in Sales and Marketing, Customer Service, Youth Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Church Planting, and as a Pastor/leader in churches. I feel […]
The Value of Premarriage Counseling
I have been a pastor for 25 years and I have always tried to require at least six sessions of premarital counseling before the wedding. When I look to see how many of the couples […]
Thankful for Great Beginnings in Pastoral Ministry
I’ve been serving in different ministries for 24 years and there are other great men and women of God that invested in me but this picture from First Baptist in Forest City, Iowa reminded me […]
The season I learned to put God before cars
When I was around 12 years old I remember sitting in one of my parents Alfa Romeo’s and praying “Lord, please don’t let me die until I can drive!” When I was 18 I bought […]
Tithing – My Experience and Gods Provision
Financial Giving is an act of worship and a test of faith. God doesn’t force you to worship Him through giving and tithing 10 percent isn’t an exact requirement – some give less because they […]
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