Great Questions Lead to Great Conversations
I’ve made it my practice for years to have significant conversations with just about everyone I meet. If you have an open mind and humility, you can learn from anyone.…
The Most Powerful Ministry at Saddleback Church
Do you want to see God change lives through your church? Since the day I started Saddleback, that’s been my prayer for the church. I’m addicted to changed lives; it’s…
Rethink Success (Part 2)
When I first arrived in the Saddleback Valley 40 years ago, I met many people who seemed to have it all. They had plenty of money and a wonderful place…
How to Show Compassion to the Sick
COVID-19 is spreading at rates few of us could have imagined just two months ago. Yet this pandemic gives the church a tremendous opportunity to love and care for people…
Four Ways We Can Become Good Neighbors
Like many of you during the last few months, I’ve been trying to help my congregation thrive through this pandemic. While the health professionals worked on preventing the spread of…
Sharing Jesus With the Lost This Christmas
I’ve preached well over 100 Christmas messages during my 40 years as pastor of Saddleback Church. We’ve looked at Christmas from every possible angle. We’ve looked at it from the…