Category: The Pulse

My wife, Joyce, and I planted our local church 29 years ago, Jan. 29, 1984, in the Sunset Park section … Read More

When I was a new Christian, I naively thought that everyone read the Bible the same way, with virtually one … Read More

There have been numerous leaders who have referenced King David to justify their ability to continue ministering without a hitch … Read More

I have been a pastor for more than 29 years and have ministered to hundreds of pastors and visited numerous … Read More

It is tragic when the vast potential of an individual or entity is limited or eliminated because there is no … Read More

I speak today as a person whose grandmother was noted by one newspaper as the first ordained female Hispanic minister … Read More

There has been much confusion regarding the difference between apostolic and prophetic function. Regarding these two functions, when we examine … Read More

There is presently a revolution taking place among those on the leading edge of change in the evangelical church. The … Read More

With the United States tilting towards the left, the church must prepare for a new normal in our lives and … Read More

One of the most difficult things a pastor has to do when a tragedy occurs is to try to find … Read More

The horrific tragedy that unfolded in Newtown, Conn. with the massacre of 20 young children and eight adults is merely … Read More

The following are eight of the most important leadership principles I have learned as a senior leader over the past … Read More

Revelation 20:11-15 says: Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence … Read More

As a pastor I have been involved in political, economic and social issues in order to be holistic in ministering … Read More

Jonah was a prophet typical of many believers today who wrap their faith in nationalism and/or patriotism to the point … Read More

In the aftermath of the election, many of us in the evangelical church will have to reassess our strategies regarding … Read More

Editor’s Note: The below article responds to the Rev. Dennis Dillon, publisher of The Christian Times, who recently wrote an article called, … Read More

This past Sunday metaphorically pictured the present situation of our nation: Even with a terrible storm on the horizon (on … Read More

Many are calling the upcoming U.S. presidential election the most important since World War II. That may be true because, … Read More

With the increased tension and polarity in the body of Christ because of the coming election, I am attempting with … Read More

Since I have been serving in full-time church-related ministry since 1980 I have been through various stages of growth and … Read More