I have been on a blogging hiatus. I’ve had to focus on the work that we have been doing at Vertical Church and writing my second book....

I have to share just a few updates about the GREAT things God has been doing in our lives. We are simply blown away at His grace and...

Sometimes Christians suck! I know that this might take many people by surprise considering that I am a pastor and have been a passionate...

I am passionate about making a difference in the world around me. By God’s grace, I made a difference in my high school, college,...

I recently had a young man call me and ask me about my experience as a church planter. I realized that I have gained some interesting...

It is amazing that it has been a year since we officially launched this project called Vertical Church. My wife and I have laid our...

Many people wrestle with the concept of effectiveness and significance. It might surprise you that churches have the same difficulty. Our...

Most of my life I have been searching. I have been looking for something that has eluded me for some time. What I discovered was that the...

Church planting is a hot topic in Christian circles, with good reason as it is important in people hearing the good news of Jesus Christ....

It is funny to think that last year this time we were well into the process of planting a new church. The reality is often much different...

Lately, I have been thinking back over my journey. I find it extremely beneficial to remember the process and moments that have helped me...

God loves doing things for which only He can get credit. I am overwhelmed once again that God has taken the story of our small church and...

I recently completed a season away from ministry on some much-needed time off. In both the church and business world, it’s called a...

I have been wrestling with whether or not I would write this post. I think it is the most challenging one I have ever written. This is...

Easter weekend was a great time for our small and relatively new church. I have to say that it was Easter weekend because we did more...

I have been doing a host of interviews for Christian magazines, websites, and even a conference, and I appreciate the interest in the...

It’s interesting to me that there is a debate in the Christian circles about the role of service in local churches. Although I value of...

The mission is simple, but monumental: “Growing followers of Jesus to impact the world for God’s Glory.” Vertical Church is a new Atlanta...

I have been working very hard, trying to launch this new church. It has taken a so much time, energy, and money that it is a wonder we...