by sean | Dec 7, 2017 | blog
As we begin the Christian Year, we also celebrate the Holy Season known as Advent. It is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of our Messiah. As you know, Advent means “Coming.” We celebrate these days of Advent in expectation and preparation...
by sean | Aug 21, 2017 | blog
This past week, like many of you, my soul was disturbed from the news of Charlottesville. Throughout the mix of emotions, I could sense the undertone of despair and disconnect permeating within our society. For me, a whisper from God was: “ Scott, have you not seen...
by sean | Jul 27, 2017 | blog
Pastors, listen to these haunting words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastors should not complain about their congregation, certainly never to other people, but also not to God. Congregations have not been entrusted to them in order that they should become accusers of...
by sean | Apr 17, 2017 | blog
“Easter people raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring. Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.” Last week, I had the privilege to teach the Hendersonville First United...
by sean | Mar 3, 2017 | blog
When I think about writing to pastors and leaders within the Cumberland District, I often try to consider what I should say or how should I say it so that people are encouraged, maybe inspired, but most especially called to understanding their God purpose. To be...
by sean | Nov 9, 2016 | blog
As the District Superintendent of the Cumberland District, I purposefully maintain political neutrality, unless there is a moral issue at stake. (Some would argue every political decision has moral implications.) But, I have learned over the years to...
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