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My name is Jacob Gerber, and I am the Senior Pastor of Harvest Community Church in Omaha, NE.
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Latest Articles
Don’t Call Them “Members” of the Trinity: On Union with God and Others
Christians believe in one God who exists in three persons. The word “persons” reflects a specific kind of unity and means something very different than “members.” Here is why you shouldn’t call them “members” of the Trinity.
Leadership is a Tool, Not a Toy
Leadership roles are less about what we get, and more about what we give. Learn four things leadership is not, as well as what true leadership really is.
Is Foot-Washing a Sacrament?
When Jesus commands us to follow his example by washing each other’s feet, does that mean that he intends us to practice regular foot-washing as a sacrament?
Discipleship is Learning to Lead
For Jesus, discipleship is simple, although certainly not easy. From John 13:1–20, the discipleship Jesus calls us to is the process of learning to lead.
How Evernote Can Help You Relax on Vacation
Instead of trying to suppress thoughts about work during vacation, here’s how to use Evernote to get thoughts out of your head so you can finally relax.
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
Suffering is more like a workout at the gym than a lecture in the classroom. We aren’t looking for a moral of the story but to grow stronger and healthier.
Theology of Glory in the Church
Martin Luther famously contrasted two ways to live: by a theology of glory, or a theology of the cross. Here is what these theologies seek in the church.
Faith: Confident Uncertainty
In the valley of the shadow of death, both Martha and Abraham illustrate a chief characteristic of faith: confident uncertainty.
Church Discipline and the Perseverance of the Saints
If Jesus promises that no one can snatch us out of his hands so we will never fall away, why do we need to do the hard, messy work of church discipline?
Did Jesus Cry Like Any Other Baby?
Jesus certainly cried, both as an infant and as an adult. But did Jesus cry just like any other baby? That’s a bit more complicated to answer. Learn more.
The Goal of Parenting
What exactly should parents provide for their children? From Genesis 4–5, we see the real goal of parenting: passing down a heritage of true worship.