

Raising the Bar of Church Membership
I am often asked about the legitimacy of church membership. The question comes from pastors, church leaders and even lay people. They...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Mar 10, 2020


Selfishness or Servanthood?
The world is full of special interest people. There are dog people, cat people, swimming pool people, beach people, morning people, late...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Feb 14, 2020


You've Got a Purpose in Life
Think about the last time somebody asked you what you did for a living. How did you describe the type of work you did? Did your language...
David Schrader, PhD
Jan 7, 2020


Bah Humbug to Political Correctness
I recently came across a cartoon that illustrated the dissimilar feelings and expressions that people have about Christmas. It portrayed...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Dec 9, 2019


Bah Humbug to Political Correctness
I recently came across a cartoon that illustrated the dissimilar feelings and expressions that people have about Christmas. It portrayed...
David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
Dec 9, 2019


Thanksgiving–the Antidote to Selfishness
In the movie, “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, the pirates conducted themselves by the motto of Captain Jack Sparrow. Do you know what...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Oct 3, 2019


Does Your Church Need A Turnaround?
If you have ever been traveling down a one-way street, but you really need to get turned around and head in the other direction, there is...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Sep 18, 2019


Mobilizing the Church
I remember a children's Sunday School song that was popular a few years back. The lyrics went like this: When we all work together,...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Jun 23, 2019


"Christian" Skeptics
During Easter week, Christians from around the world celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was a blessed time of...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
May 21, 2019


The Cross and the Empty Tomb
It was a cold winter’s day, 29 years ago, when I attended my father’s funeral. On that day, I was filled with the emotions a son deals...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
Apr 17, 2019




















