Matthew Westerholm

Matthew Westerholm (@mwesterholm) serves at Bethlehem Baptist Church as a pastor for worship and music. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Lisa, and their three sons.

When and Why We Stopped Singing about Heaven, and How to Start Again

Singing about heaven has always served as a great encouragement to believers who do not (and should not) feel at home in this fallen world. Singing about heaven “right-sizes” a church’s expectations about what believers can anticipate in this life.

How Earthly Worship Differs From Heavenly Worship

Three aspects (at least) of our worship during this earthly age should differ from the heavenly worship of the age to come: confession of sin, mission to the lost and lament over brokenness.

Why We Stopped Singing About the Return of Christ … and Why It’s a Problem

"Let us lift our eyes and voice to the Lord, beyond the plane of our many hurdles and hopes, and pray for his return."

Disappointing Worship Services

"Place your hope in that invincible purpose, and you will never be disappointed."

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