Category: Special

Dear Justin Bieber, I am so pumped for you bro! It is really encouraging to hear that you want to live like Jesus. In one of your recent radio interviews, there was definitely a different spirit about you, one of healthy temperament and also a passionate desire to turn your life around and life for…

I woke up this morning to hundreds of notifications from friends and family, wishing me a Happy Birthday. I have to admit that it is very encouraging to know that many people actually remember your birthday. Even if Facebook is the only reason someone remembers, it is still great. After downing my first single shot espresso macchiato of the morning, I…

Hi guys, I am so excited to let you know about the expansion of our ministry.     Beginning Sunday March 29 at 10:30am, we are launching a brand new worship experience, specifically designed and strategically located to reach Irvine and surrounding areas. We are naming this brand new worship experience Forward Church because it describes…

After ten airports, ten flights, two trains, twenty-five Ubers and about one hundred miles of walking, we are back in the best country in the world.  It was super fun to get out of our comfort zone and visit countries where most people speak zero English. Let me say right at the beginning that visiting Europe…

There was this incredible event that happened this week and I am so excited to tell you all about it. Two days ago, my wife and I celebrated nine years of marriage. We are coming up to almost a decade and have successfully lived together under one roof, what a crazy concept in our culture these days…

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My parents brought me to America from Russia when I was just eight years old. So even though I went through the entire educational system in the United States, I still grew up in a predominantly Russian household. I hope this post will enlighten many of my American friends about some amazing Soviet tendencies that…

As a Christian pastor, Martin Luther King’s main influence was Jesus Christ and His gospel, which was evident during most of his public life. King’s faith was based on Jesus’ commandment of loving God and loving your neighbor. As we remember this great man today, here are his top ten quotes of all time:

Today, I am honored to be interviewed and featured on a prominent Christian leadership blog written by Paul Muzichuk. Paul asked me a series of questions having to do with what gives me the greatest passion in life, how to navigate the ministerial landscape and how leaders can use social media effectively. Check out the…

Hi Guys! I am so excited to share with you that today, my brand new book Forward is officially released! Go to www.forwardbook.com to get your copy!  This is a book that will tell you on every page, that if you have breath in your lungs, God has a plan for your life. A plan that is far…