How Did I Get Here?

For the pass eleven years I've spent most of my time pastoring college students, here's what I've learned... 

There's a lesson in everything we do, start looking for them.  

When things get hard we're tempted to run away from them...don't. 

Jon and I discuss what it's like being pastors kids.   

This is part two of my conversation with Cody and Matt, if you haven’t had a chance, go check out No Cracks Part One. In this episode we continue to talk about all things worship, speaking into peoples lives and our thoughts about both the platform and the stage.

What is worship? What does a worship pastor do? Is there a difference between a preacher and a pastor? Smoke and lights? Who’s the black lady giving the standing ovation? When did you know? Reserved seats? Join us for a great discussion as we answer these questions. 

Questions and answers. Answers to questions.  

Doug Cooper is a devoted father, Christ follower, husband, and entrepreneur. He is also passionate about coffee; so much so that he started his own roasting company. This is the story of goldberry.  

We're in the middle of a pandemic and everything has changed. We talk about what pastoring during this time has been like. 

Doug Cooper has been a worship leader for thirty five years and has worked with seven different pastors. He has learned many things along the way and his perspective on ministry, pastors and the church is worth hearing.