From a Pastor's Point of View

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  • Keep First Things First

    “But nobody knows when that day or hour will come, not the heavenly angels and not the Son. Only the Father knows” (Matt 24:36 CEB).      At first glance, the scripture for today seems to indicate a colossal mistake. Why… Continue reading

  • A Season of Thanks Living

    With Halloween behind us, the rush towards the new year has officially begun. The last two months of the year always seem to fly by, especially for those of us in the church. The Advent Season, Christmas pageants, extra worship… Continue reading

  • Our Calling to Great Journeys

         Recently, I embarked on a journey through the Bible with a Monday evening class at my church. As I revisited the familiar passages in Genesis, I found myself captivated by Abram’s transformative journey. He was in the land of… Continue reading

  • What to Do When Faith Does Not Provide Answers

         As a pastor, I turn to my faith to provide answers to questions that often prove difficult and are beyond my ability to explain. When times get tough, I turn to my sacred texts to find a glimmer of… Continue reading

  • In a New Place, With New People, and New Ways of Doing Ministry

         As a pastor, one of the most challenging issues I face is relocating to a new worship space. My five years in Belen proved excellent, but now the possibilities seem endless in my new parish, St. Paul’s UMC in… Continue reading

  • The Art of Leaving Well and Embracing Another Part of the Journey

    Next month, my family and I will embark on a new chapter as the Cabinet of the New Mexico Annual Conference has entrusted me with the role of pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Las Cruces. As I… Continue reading

  • Holy Week is Here

         It is hard to believe that Holy Week is here. We waited so long and are encountering the darkest season of our faith. Within a few short hours, the world would see the crucifixion of the one who came… Continue reading

  • Stuck in the Middle of the Desert

         My journey through Lent leads me to some unexpected places. At this moment, I find myself in a metaphorical desert, unable to discern the path ahead. I often question if I will ever experience beauty as I once did.… Continue reading

  • Recalling Wonderful Memories from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

        Over the next several weeks, I will write about some of my most cherished moments as a pastor in the churches where I served. I first served the First United Methodist Church of Truth or Consequences. I told my… Continue reading

  • The Difficult Job of Moving as a Pastor

    This past week, the Cabinet of the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church asked me to move to a new appointment at the end of June. I will be the new pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist… Continue reading