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As some of you know, I love writing and recording music. I wrote my first song when I was 11 years old and sometimes received bad grades in high school because I spent most of my time in class writing poetry and music. My best music often flows from times of darkness in my personalContinue reading “I Don’t Know (Original Song)”

LOCATION UPDATE FOR OCTOBER: Our plan has been to move inside to the American Legion beginning on Sunday, October 4th. Instead, beginning in October, we are going to make a week-by-week decision on where we will be gathering for Sunday morning worship. If it is relatively nice out, we will be meeting at Split RockContinue reading “Location Update for Renovation Church (9/16/2020)”

As most of you know (especially if you attend Renovation Church) we are asking everyone to wear a mask when we move to indoor services on Sunday, October 4th. I sincerely appreciate those of you who have reached out to me with feedback on this decision – both positive and negative. I have provided numerousContinue reading “Some More Thoughts on Masks”

This past Sunday, I taught through Acts 13:13-41. In this passage, we are given a glimpse into one of the very first sermons preached by the Apostle Paul. By slowing down and studying this passage, we learn the core details of the message proclaimed by the early church that literally transformed the world. Below theContinue reading “The Message That Changed the World (Acts 13:13-41)”

On Sunday, October 4th we are moving indoors to the American Legion and asking all people to wear masks (see previous post for the official statement). There have been a few questions that have come in so I wanted to write a brief post to answer them. Q: If I am physically unable to wearContinue reading “Important Update for Renovation Church”

This past Sunday I had the honor of teaching through Acts 13:1-12. In this passage, we see five characteristics that MUST be evident in our church in order to survive (and thrive) in a post-Christian society. The “Sermon Discussion Guide” is below the message. We will be meeting via Zoom on Wednesday night at 8pmContinue reading “Spirit-Led Ministry (Acts 13:1-12)”

Renovation Church Family, We will be moving our services indoors to the American Legion beginning on Sunday, October 4th. Since COVID-19 cases continue to rise exponentially in South Dakota (and in Minnehaha County) we want you to know that your safety and well-being is our priority. Since there are people in our congregation who areContinue reading “COVID-19 Update from Renovation Church”

According to a multitude of studies, churches in the United States will lose at least 25% of regular attenders due to COVID-19 who will never return to the church. At Renovation Church, close to 40% of regular attenders have not returned to any of our services since March. It’s likely that many of these peopleContinue reading “Church After COVID-19”

Yesterday, I received a very good question from a member of Renovation Church in regards to young children and communion. If you have attended our church recently, you will know that during the communion time I tell parents that it is up to them to decide whether or not their children are ready to partakeContinue reading “Should Young Children Take Communion?”

Friends, the President recently said that if Joe Biden is elected it will “hurt the Bible” and “hurt God.” I do not support Joe Biden but I can say with confidence God will not be “hurt” by the leader of the United States of America – regardless of who it is. By all means, beContinue reading “A Short Note.”