Search Results: Paul Rosstead
From Palms to Protest Matthew 21:1-11 Think back, if you will, to January 20, 2009. It was a notable day, as the United States inaugurated the 44th president of the United States and our first black president, Barack Obama. I think most anywhere in the world with a satellite signal you would know that something big was going on, but friends! Some of us were here! In the middle of it all…. Read More
Please meet the tremendous people with whom I spend most of my professional life. I write about them sometimes on this blog, and when we finally got together for a group picture I thought I’d share with you all a little about why I love them so much.Front Row (l to r):Edgar Palacios, Associate Pastor of Christian Education and committed peace activist, Pastor Edgar was one of the founders of the National… Read More
Here’s a riddle for you: how do you pastor a church and remain sane?If you know the answer, please comment below. Or write a book. Soon.One of the ways I know I have managed so far has been the incredible staff members who share my workload. In a critical position at Calvary right now as we move into our newly renovated space is church administrator, Paul Rosstead. Paul came to Calvary’s staff… Read More
I had the passing thought once that maybe I should try my hand at writing fiction. But then, I thought, “What could I possibly make up that is weirder than my real life?” Last Sunday we held a baptism. I love baptisms. I especially loved this one because it was the baptism of someone dear to me. Administrative matters run pretty smoothly around here, mostly thanks to Paul our Church Administrator, but, as… Read More
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