On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before the break of dawn and full of anticipation, I traveled from my home in Ephrata to 501 North 3rd Street in Harrisburg PA, the Pennsylvania State…
Prioritizing Pastoral Friendships
“I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you.” Those words from Samwise Gamgee to Frodo in The Return of the King capture something beautiful about the power of friendship. There are…
Three Key Distinctives of Christian Leadership
What makes Christian leadership distinct? Leadership is a subject that has occupied much of my thinking, particularly over the past few years. As I [Dan Williams] have studied organizational leadership at Lancaster…
Let Your Budget Tell Your Church’s Story: Healthy Church Budgeting
It’s that time of year again. For many churches, the start of the school year also marks the beginning of the annual budgeting process. Between now and December, countless hours will go…
Unsung Heroes in the Church: The Ministry of Epaphras
The church of Jesus Christ is filled with people whose names rarely appear in headlines, conference brochures, or history books. These folks labor faithfully, pray fervently, shepherd diligently, and often do so with…
The God Who Loses: How the cross redefines power in a world obsessed with winning
Power is one of the most contested words in our cultural vocabulary. We debate who has it, who abuses it, who deserves it, and who is denied it. We measure it in…
Global Missions through ESL (English as a Second Language)
On Sunday, March 8, Amy Everett was commissioned as a BFC missionary at Cedar Crest BFC during their Sunday morning worship service. A commissioning service allows the church leadership to publicly acknowledge…
Prayer is Essential for Effective Gospel Outreach
When I retired, and we moved to Harrisburg three years ago, the Lord led us to purchase a home right next door to an elementary school. Desiring to be a witness to…
The Inescapable Truth: Reflection on Jesus’s Claims
Springtime is nearly upon us! Winter’s dark, icy hold will soon be completely gone. Like many, I look forward to more daylight, milder weather, and the rebirth of life outside. How blessed…
His Kingdom Come: Thoughts on a Bigger Celebration than America’s 250th Birthday
Some years ago, while overseeing our mission’s work in the French- and English-speaking Caribbean, I visited our team in Haiti. Leaving the airport, I had just settled into a taxi bound for…