Articles for tag: Warrenton Oregon

July 23, 2006

By Terrence O’Casey Some former ministers can be the preacher”s greatest ally, while others can make him want to quit. Some churches can be like the wild mustangs of the West. They buck every move the preacher suggests, but when they finally trust him, what a great ride they give. The rugged Steen Mountains of Eastern Oregon soar to more than 9,000 cloud-haloed feet. Down in the glaciated bowls carved out below the ridges, one occasionally catches a glimpse of the magnificent wild mustangs called Keigers. These sleek animals have never felt a bit in their mouth, a saddle on

August 28, 2005

Terrence OCasey

Mission & Evangelism

Building a Lighthouse

How can a church building itself become a mission statement? Terrence O’Casey shares how Seaside Christian Church used symbolic design—and practical planning—to reach spiritual “drive-bys” while guarding against making a building an idol.

August 14, 2005

Terrence OCasey

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines

Is Ministry Where We Go to Lose Our Sense of True Calling?

A pastor reflects on nearly losing his calling to administrivia and urgency. Using a mountain-rescue “self-arrest” lesson, he offers practical disciplines and boundaries to reclaim prayer, focus, and presence with people.