by neighbors | Mar 26, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
The first joke I ever wrote for stand-up comedy was based on Jesus. I pondered what life as a child and teenager must have been like for Jesus and his friends and family. Did he ever get scolded for playing on the water? Was he always crowned prom king in high...
by neighbors | Dec 31, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
It’s the end of the year and we often find ourselves asking questions asked in recent years past; “Will this pandemic ever end?” “Will the political fighting get worse?” “Will we experience more severe climate change?” “Will we see more racism?” “More violence?” ...
by Trever Rook | Apr 10, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
I am disheartened by some data I recently came across. According to a survey by Gallup, just 47% of the US population are now members of a church. That is down from 70% just two decades ago. I am disheartened, but not surprised. As a pastor of a new church, trying to...
by Trever Rook | Jan 31, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
from: ********** <***********mail.com> to: Trever Rook <trever@neighborscommunity.org> Hi Pastor, A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend in her living room while her boyfriend and dad were doing other things. We were...
by Trever Rook | Jan 20, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
Hello Neighbors! Experts and people that seem smart say the number one way people check out a church is when someone they know invites them! So, let’s invite! I know it can sometimes be difficult to start a conversation to invite someone to church. So, I’ve come up...
by Trever Rook | Jan 11, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
Often as a pastor, I am invited into conversations regarding Christianity. Many of the conversations begin in the form of questions. Some are easier to answer than others. Some, I am unable to answer, but can offer an opinion or personal thoughts. Some conclude...
