Worship
As a pastor, I believe the purpose of worship is to bring people into genuine contact with Christ. For me, this begins long before the service starts—with the preparation of my own heart. That means renouncing sin, yielding fully to the work of the Holy Spirit, and seeking God's presence in prayer and humility. It is from that place of spiritual readiness that I find the strength and clarity to boldly proclaim the Word of God and point the hearts of my congregation toward their Savior.
Practically, this calling demands more than good intentions; it requires giving God our very best. That includes being intentional with every element of the worship service and paying close attention to detail—not for the sake of performance, but out of reverence. Every moment of the service should be crafted to draw people nearer to Jesus. When we approach worship this way, I believe God honors it and works through it to change lives.
Psalm 96:9
Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!
For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
— 1 Corinthians 2:2
When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And isn’t it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
— Malachi 1:8
True worship begins in the heart of the pastor—set apart in holiness (Psalm 96:9), centered on Christ alone (1 Corinthians 2:2), and offered with reverent excellence (Malachi 1:8). As I prepare each service, my aim is to lead with spiritual integrity and intentionality so that every moment draws people into authentic encounter with Jesus.
Experiencing worship around a campfire with our church family.
Training up the next generation to lead us in worship through the preaching of the word.
Experiencing worship through the power of united prayer during an anointing service.
