Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
Christian chaplain training is not simply about acquiring information. It is about preparation for presence in moments where pain, fear, grief, and loss converge. The National Association of Christian Ministers provides an official and structured pathway for Christian chaplain training through its NACM Christian Chaplaincy …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Problem Statement There is one Bible and Christians are called to be one Body, unified in Christ. Yet, Christianity today exists in a wide range of denominations, traditions, and movements across the world. Contemporary scholarly estimates continue to note that Christianity …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Guarding Christ’s Assembly Without Losing the Gospel On January 18, 2026, a Sunday worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota was disrupted by protesters chanting political slogans. The disruption targeted a pastor who also serves in a leadership role …
By Michael Mooney, Exec Elder Evangelistic Questions Evangelism does not always happen in pulpits, revivals, or formal outreach events. Often, the most meaningful gospel conversations occur in ordinary moments with unexpected people. One such setting is an Uber ride, where a brief journey creates a temporary …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Reaching out to a younger demographic when the average membership of a church is older can be a challenge, but it’s certainly possible with the right strategies. Here are some ideas to help your church engage in effective outreach and attract …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Expectancy Theory is the concept that people are motivated by expectations (V. Vroom). When people are expecting something, they also consider the implications of it coming to pass. Natural questions that follow expectancy are: What is required to see the outcome? …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Introduction In a rapidly changing world, the church faces the challenge of connecting with the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, who are growing up in a digital age marked by diverse perspectives and unprecedented access to information. Reaching out to Gen …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder There seems to be a distorted concept that all decisions are “either or” and “right or wrong”. While it is true that some decisions are wrong (such as sin), in many cases of everyday life our decisions are “gray” …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Understanding the Important differences between internal and external audiences, which should be considered when preparing to communicate with others. Communication and audiences obviously go hand in hand. A person attempting to communicate without an audience would be better pictured as …
Michael P. Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder “Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people…” (1 Cor. 5:11). The power of suggestion is possibly one of the greatest forces influencing our society today. Entities such as the media, advertisers, and politicians …