

David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Oct 28
Doomsday – God's Checkmate
King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 21:1, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Oct 3
I Am Thankful
At this time of the year, I find myself pondering Paul’s words, “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God” (Phil. 1:3)....


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Sep 6
Does Your Church Have Mission Drift?
Is Your Church Experiencing Mission Drift? No greater command was ever given to the church than in Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore, go and...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Jun 6
The Jesus You Should Get to Know
Several years ago, Philip Yancy spoke at one of our national conferences. Philip is a prolific speaker and author. One of the many books...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- May 1
Why is the Church Such a Big Deal?
So, what's the big deal about the church? The “what” you ask? The church – that building you are apt to drive by on your way to work...

David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Apr 4
On this the Church Stands
The resurrection of Jesus has traditionally been a central claim of Christianity. The New Testament documents report that his disciples...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Feb 28
Hungry for God
When I was a little boy, I was hungry all the time. But I was only hungry for some things, and peas wasn’t one of them. My mother used...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Feb 6
An Appointment We Cannot Miss
The Bible says we have an appointment we cannot miss – it’s an appointment with death. John Donne (1572 - 1631) was an English writer,...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Jan 3
Living Now in The Light of Eternity
Happy New Year! When someone greets you with those words are you hoping that 2023 will be just that? If one of your resolutions for this...


David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Dec 5, 2022
God is with Us
The Message Bible translates John 1:14 this way, “the Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood." Phillip Yancey...