Author: Chris Kosary

Keeping Christ at the Center in a Fragmented World We live in a world that often feels chaotic, divided, and fragmented. Everywhere we turn, there are competing voices, conflicting opinions, and constant demands for our attention. Technology connects us in ways previous generations could hardly imagine, yet many people experience a growing sense of isolation. … [Read more…]

No Special Day Required Every day seems to come with a special occasion attached to it. There is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, National Chicken Boy Day, World Coconut Day, Bring Your Manners to Work Day, Hug a Vegetarian Day, and even Ask a Stupid Question Day. September alone can include Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week, Attendance Awareness Month, Happy … [Read more…]

Beyond the Sanctuary: The Wesleyan Call to Serve John Wesley understood that Christian ministry could never be confined to the walls of a church building. The sanctuary is a place where we gather for worship, prayer, preaching, and the sacraments—but it is not the boundary of our ministry. In the Wesleyan tradition, worship sends us … [Read more…]

A Welcoming Church One of the questions every church should keep asking is this: How are we helping people know they are welcome here? Not simply welcome to attend, but welcome to belong, to grow, and to experience the grace of Jesus Christ. In Acts 2, we find a beautiful picture of the early church. … [Read more…]

Connected Through Conference: The Meaning and Importance of Annual Conference Each year, United Methodists across Indiana and throughout the world gather for a sacred and significant event known as Annual Conference. Part worship service, part family reunion, part business meeting, and part vision-casting for the future, Annual Conference has long stood at the heart of … [Read more…]

Pentecost: The Day the Church Found Its Voice Pentecost is one of the most important yet often overlooked celebrations in the Christian year. Falling fifty days after Easter, Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, as recorded in Acts 2. What began as a small, fearful gathering of followers became … [Read more…]

Easter morning is filled with light, lilies, music, and joy. We proclaim, “Christ is risen!” with confidence and celebration. But what happens after the flowers fade, the brass instruments fall silent, and the calendar turns to ordinary days again? What does it mean to live not just as Easter celebrants, but as *post-Easter Christians*? To … [Read more…]

On Ash Wednesday, we bowed our heads and heard the solemn words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” With ashes traced on our foreheads, we named our sins honestly before God: our blindness to human need and suffering, our indifference to injustice and cruelty, our false judgments, uncharitable thoughts toward … [Read more…]

Are you ready for Christmas Easter? As the calendar turns toward spring, congregations naturally begin to think about Lent and Easter. Yet in many churches, these seasons receive far less intentional preparation than Advent and Christmas. This imbalance is understandable—Christmas arrives with cultural momentum, decorations appear in stores months in advance, and expectations are clearly defined. Still, … [Read more…]

Beyond the Gym: A New Year Commitment to Spiritual Fitness Every January, the advertisements appear with predictable enthusiasm. Health clubs promise transformation. Exercise equipment commercials feature before-and-after photos. Apps and programs insist that this is the year to become stronger, leaner, and healthier. These messages are not without value. Caring for the body is an … [Read more…]