When it comes to abortion ministry, sometimes "the cause" can overpower the common sense of the abolitionist, with gospel-hindering results. Ministry to Law Enforcement Donnie, Matt, and I had a short but profitable time of ministry outside the station. More than a dozen officers received gospel tracts. Sign evangelism and tract distribution outside police stations is an … [Read more...]
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Law Enforcement Lives Matter: Do All Lives Really Matter to Lucas?
With temperatures near-zero, Donnie and I spent an hour outside Davenport P.D. A brief conversation with Lucas made enduring the bitter cold well-worth it. We Would Get There Eventually Donnie arrived at my house shortly before 9 AM. I knew my gospel signs were in the back of my vehicle, and my pockets were stuffed with church and Police Lives Matter gospel tracts. Donnie and … [Read more...]
Sergeant Steve Owen: Law Enforcement Lives Matter
Sergeant Steve Owen Made the Ultimate Sacrifice Sergeant Steve Owen, a 29-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, made the ultimate sacrifice on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. While responding to a "Burglary in Progress" call, Sgt. Owen took a containment position at the rear of the location. According to Sheriff McDonnell: "Sgt. Owen approached the suspect … [Read more...]
Pastor: When You’re Ready to Get Serious about Reaching the Law Enforcement Community
My 20 years in law enforcement included eight years of serving in the dual role of a reserve deputy sheriff and a department chaplain. During those eight years, I also served for two years as a church planter. These varied experiences allowed me to serve the community and to serve my department in a number of different ways. One way was educating pastors around the country … [Read more...]
“Hello Officer!” – Interacting with Law Enforcement and Security
Police v. Security – Understanding the Difference Police (law enforcement) officers represent the government (local, county, state, or federal). Security officers represent private businesses and individuals. Police officers enforce laws. Security officers enforce policies. Police officers are included in the “governing authorities” mentioned in Romans 13:1-5. Civilian … [Read more...]
Speaking: Mount Hermon Law Enforcement Couples Retreat in the Redwoods
Mahria and I will travel to beautiful Mount Hermon Christian Camp and Conference Center for the 2012 Law Enforcement Couples Retreat in the Redwoods. I will serve as the conference's key note speaker. If you are an active duty or retired law enforcement professional, I hope you and your spouse will join Mahria and I for a weekend of encouragement, worship, and the study of … [Read more...]
Honoring Christ as Holy in My Heart and My Preaching: It’s Time for ‘The Lawman’ to Retire
During my prayer walk this morning, I asked the Lord to help me communicate something important on my heart and mind. Prior to this post, I've tried a couple of times to write what follows, only to delete the posts during the writing process. Even coming up with a title for the article was difficult. As I prayed, the phrase that almost immediately came to mind, which I believe … [Read more...]