Pastor Len has been serving Jesus in Middleport since October 2007. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Ashtabula his whole life, Pastor Len is a Huge Cleveland Sports fan. Being raised in a non-Christian household, Pastor Len was introduced to the Church of the Nazarene by His wife Jennifer, who was raised in the Church. Pastor brings the message of hope and grace in a way that is relatable to the average family. Jesus Christ is about relationship, not religion. Pastor Len Preaches holiness and relationship through Christ.
Does the River Run Through Us?
It has been my desire as a Christian to serve God with my whole being. How about you? Do you desire the same thing? I wonder if we American Christians in the 21st century really understand or comprehend what that means. Is holiness still a priority? Do we desire to be transformed into a new creation as Paul talks about in Romans 12 or are we just playing the game?
When the future generations look back to the church of the 21st century, will they see a passionate holy people or will they discover apathetic excuse makers? David J. Felter, editor of Holiness Today, wrote:
“As the harbor of ancient Ephesus accumulated silt, rendering it impossible for ships of trade and commerce to enter, the city quietly, slowly died. In anticipation of future explorations by unborn generations, should not the Church begin to examine its own harbor? Is the silt and sediment of doubt, legalism, revisionism, and idolatrous fascination with the transient even now seeping into the channels of the harbor? If fresh currents from the River of God no longer reach our harbor, our mighty works will become lifeless ruins. They will silently bear witness to an unwanted tragedy, rather than an anticipated triumph” (David J. Felter HT . Nov. Dec. 2007.)
It has been my observation that the family does not slow down enough to worship together as they had in the past. As we enter the busy season of the church, it is my desire to bring the focus back to the family. Bringing the fresh currents from the River of God into our church will include serving God through ministering to families.
We adults of the church (Mom’ and Dad’s, grandparents etc.) are the example. If we want our children to be holy, we need to be holy. If we want our children to come to church, we need to stop making excuses and be the example by coming to church regularly.
Apathy is contagious. I don’t know about you but “as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord” and the River of God will flow through and from us.
Pastor Len