by Jim Welch | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
As we journeyed through themes of hospitality and justice during our 40 Days of True Religion, one thought always came back to me. How can we apply these truths when it comes to the church’s interactions with people with disabilities? How can we practically accept...
by Jim Welch | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
From the “Imperfect Disciple” by Jared Wilson: When church people say, “Discipleship means following Jesus,” I think they tend to picture a group of suntanned dudes in cantata-quality robe costumes peacefully strolling through green pastures, perhaps stopping here and...
by Jim Welch | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
From the “Imperfect Disciple” by Jared Wilson: When church people say, “Discipleship means following Jesus,” I think they tend to picture a group of suntanned dudes in cantata-quality robe costumes peacefully strolling through green pastures, perhaps stopping here and...
by Jim Welch | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Sometimes I allow staff meeting to veer off into tangents. Well, most of the time. A few weeks ago we talked about The Chosen, a television show about the life of Christ. I had not watched any of it. I am a little picky regarding biblical movies. Pastors have been...
by Jim Welch | Jan 29, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Twenty-three years ago (exactly) I faced a challenge of the unknown. It was a stark and dramatic life change. It was a new experience and transformational. Here’s what I wrote back then: In exactly one week, the Welch home on Oak Street will house for the first time...
by Jim Welch | Jan 22, 2023 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
The timing of Rassie Harper’s passing precluded me honoring and remembering him on the Back Page. And with a medical recovery coming up for me in February, I might not be writing as his memorial service approaches. So now is the time. Rassie and Connie have been a...
