Recently I was having a good catch up with a friend. We were enjoying tacos, Jarritos and chatting about starting our own taco bar (gotta love tacos). In our conversation he asked me why I left my business career to go into full-time ministry? I have thought on this ever since he asked that question. … More It’s Not What You Think
We recently sold our kids playhouse. You know the one that has been sitting back there doing nothing for a couple of years now. Sure from time to time the kids went back there and played, but for the most part it would just sit there empty, alone filled with spiders and cob webs. As … More Planting Churches or Making Playhouses
Orthodox: “Committed to exegetical living.” Radical: “Willing to do whatever and go wherever the Spirit leads, even if it doesn’t make sense.” *Taken from Forgotten God by Francis Chan For far too long we have had lines drawn in the religious realm. Words like: Conservative Liberal Radical Traditional Re-born Spiritual Charismatic All these words have … More Why I’m An Orthodox Radical
I am currently in a season of trying to figure out those things that only I can do. I am looking for those areas where I am uniquely gifted to serve. This is important for many reasons, but one of the most important is to make sure I am spending my best energies in the … More Uniquely Me
So who dropped the ball? I remember people taking the time to explain to me the “gospel” of Jesus. I remember people spending quality time with me to make sure I saw what Jesus looked like and acted like. I remember people teaching me what is “required” to be a Christian. I remember people baptizing … More Who Is Discipling You?
When we disciple someone, as leaders, we worry a lot about getting people from A to B. But often we spend too much time worrying about “how” we get someone to their destination, rather than the destination itself. If the goal is to become like Jesus, what is more important: that we become like Jesus … More Destination vs. Transportation
Another election has come & gone. One party is celebrating, another is mourning. One party will wake up & see the world as better. The other will wake up & see only doom. Who’s right? In the end the world will be as it always has been…Gods! Now all we can do is live in … More Obama vs. Romney
First of all, sorry it has been a while since I posted. I try to be pretty regular and post 2 to 3 times a week. Life got a little crazy and I got sick in between there. But I’m back now. A hectic life and getting sick has brought me to this post. Having … More The Business of Busyness
As a minister and a Church Planter I spend a lot of my time trying to decide what the Church should look like, what the Church should be doing. I spend a lot of my time trying to convince, motivate and spur on people to live out this look for the Church. At times I … More The Church Was, Is & Will Be
Compassion Fatigue is sometimes defined as: “a condition resulting from being so busy serving people you begin to grow weary and become numb to the pain of those you’re serving.” For anyone who works with people, which is pretty much everyone, compassion fatigue can happen easily and unexpected. Can I be honest for a minute … More Compassion Fatigue
Justin Cherry 