Author Archives: Chris High

Early on as a pastor (most would say I’m still early on as a pastor) one of my greatest struggles was found in the battle between consistency and creativity. I knew that my ability to engage those around me with the message of Jesus Christ required a tremendous amount of creativity. As a church weContinue reading “Creativity  “

I was asked a question the other day that has been on my mind quite frequently.  What things are present in your life that help you grow?  Now, usually this is a simple question because it’s often asked by someone who is not taking time to experience Him in their life.  They aren’t listening toContinue reading “Relational “

In my reading today I encountered a powerful passage about faith. A passage that teaches us something crucial about how God works in our lives. The story is a story of healing.  As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there ten lepers stoodContinue reading “Waiting or Obeying “

Great evaluation doesn’t start during execution or after execution. The key to evaluation is not in the time spent reviewing your organization or event. The key to evaluation is vision.  One of the number one reasons why we struggle with evaluation is not our lack of note taking or our poor memory. The reason weContinue reading “Vision and Evaluation”

Growing up I watched my dad disciple thousands of people. He had an unbelievable ability to get people around a table and change their lives. He can walk you through a book of the Bible and leave you a completely different person. It’s amazing.  Understandably, I worked to do the same. I would bring togetherContinue reading “The Table”

If we ever have the chance to work together, you’ll find that I’m a rather intense person. While working on something I am extremely focused. I enjoy it but I’ve also learned how to survive it, and I do mean survive it. I think that intensity is a beautiful thing but intensity can also killContinue reading “Learning to Breathe”

Over the years I’ve found that posture is remarkably significant in prayer. Our attitude is impacted by the way we arrange our person. There is a significant difference between a prayer offered from the comfort of a seat and a prayer offered face down on the floor. There is an attitude that results from being on yourContinue reading “Posture in Prayer”

One of the most critical habits you may ever develop is the habit of asking questions, and make no mistake, it is a habit that must be developed. Habits are formed from constant practice over substantial time, and while many of us know how to ask questions, few of us have a habit of askingContinue reading “Questions”

One of the most important principles for us to engage as a church family is the principle of The Third Voice. It’s not simply a principle for families to consider. It’s a principle for all of us to consider. Every year twice a year we make a public commitment to create a safe place forContinue reading “The Third Voice “