by OGC Office | Apr 19, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
I received a call on Sunday night letting Barb and I know that some friends back on the west coast had the tragic experience of finding out last Wednesday that their son committed suicide. The funeral will be this weekend. We have been friends with the couple for...
by OGC Office | Apr 12, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29 NAS) I was driving back from Hastings...
by OGC Office | Apr 5, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
I will be concluding my Sunday message series in the book of Philippians near the end of May. This will give us a fresh start to the summer transition and of course the challenge is: what is the focus of our next series. As I continue to explore these possibilities I...
by OGC Office | Mar 22, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
Is that a real issue? Well our salvation in Christ is not dependent on it but it is worthy of discussion. Unfortunately, there is little room here to explore the nuances of such a question, so I will just dump on the answer and suggest a few elements of consideration....
by OGC Office | Mar 15, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
Some observations: 1) I believe that the context of 1 Timothy 2:9-3:7 indicates that men should be in this roll of being Elders in the church context. 2) I believe that this is the only official leadership role that only men should fill. 3) I believe that Elders can...
by OGC Office | Mar 8, 2016 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
Argument for: Yes Women should be Elders and Pastors There are three models for leadership in the church (basically). They consist of the following: Hierarchical (traditional) Complementarian (moderate) Egalitarian (liberal) Men are the leaders...
