Recently, I was reviewing a list of blogs that are part of my routine reading and I came across an essay written by Chase Davis, a friend and fellow pastor in the state of Colorado. Because he is a white man pastoring a rather homogeneous church in an equally homogeneous community, I was interested…(Read More)
Pastor Brandon addresses the failure of the first King. Adam’s failure to effectively serve as humanity’s federal head and mediate between God and humanity has placed us in state of despair. We are in desperate need of a King who can intercede on our behalf. And, in a grand act of grace, our…(Read More)
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Throughout the Fall of 2011 I was in the midst of networking in preparation for the planting of The Embassy Church. During this process a pastor in my city invited me to a gathering that featured his mentor, a professor of Missiology at a large denominational seminary, as the keynote speaker. When we were…(Read More)
Our attitude and perspective on the difficult and uncomfortable circumstances we inevitably face in life reveal what we believe about God. Pastor Derrick challenges us to trust that God is who he has consistently revealed himself to be when we encounter difficult circumstances and respond to those situations accordingly…(Read More)
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In February 2014 Pastor Brandon was invited to speak during a Denver Seminary chapel service. In recognition of Black History month he addressed the reconciling impact of the Gospel. Jesus died so that we may be reconcile to God AND one another. What would happen if the Church saw diversity and integration and invariably linked…(Read More)
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Westport Church is a beloved partner that ministers to the suburbs of Portland OR. For the third consecutive year they sent a mission team to Denver to help us make God famous in our community. On their last day in Denver they joined us in worship and shared regarding their experience in our city…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon joins his friend Pastor Matt Patrick and The Well Church (boulderwell.org) during their Psalms series. Â He delves into the well worn Psalm 23 which highlights God as our shepherd. Â He points out that he is not merely the shepherd (v. 1), he is also the host (v. 5). Â As…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that our gifts do not belong to us. They are gifts to the Church and we are merely stewards of them. If we do not function as a corporate body, we are depriving the Church of a God intended gifts…(Read More)
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Pastor Derrick points us to the prophet Elijah, a widow, and two pastors in Haiti as displays of lives that give evidence of what they believe about God. If God is indeed all he reveals himself to be, our response is to live in a manner that reflects our faith in him…(Read More)
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Hospitality is characterized by creating space to welcome strangers and take care for their needs. For those who are in Christ, hospitality is not to be bought and sold; it’s to be given away freely (Matthew 25 and 2nd Kings 4). This is contrary to how hospitality is often framed for us when viewing…(Read More)
