Derrick Lynch

Derrick Lynch, a Regular Contributor to For The Church, has served as the Lead Pastor of Blue Valley Baptist Church in Overland Park, Kansas since 2007. Derrick lives in Olathe, Kansas with his wife Julie, who is an elementary principal. The Lynches have two children (Caleb and Abbey), one future daughter-in-law (Dani), and one bird dog (Penny).

Apr 26

By Grace, Finish Well by Derrick Lynch

The key to finishing well for anyone is to fix our gaze on Christ and relentlessly pursue a vital relationship with Him.

Aug 11

A Pastor Looks Forward at 50 by Derrick Lynch

We must remember that we are stewards of the life God has given us and that this stewardship is demanded for every day, every decade, and every stage.  

Apr 15

A Pastor Looks Forward at 50 by Derrick Lynch

We must remember that we are stewards of the life God has given us and that this stewardship is demanded for every day, every decade, and every stage.

Mar 7

My Side, Your Side, or Neither by Derrick Lynch

Church conflict is an ugly, Spirit-quenching, gospel-obscuring tragedy.

Feb 19

Derrick Lynch Preaches 1 Peter 1:13-21 by Derrick Lynch

Series: 2016 Spring Chapel

Dr. Derrick Lynch, Pastor of Blue Valley Baptist Church in , preaches in the 1 Peter series in the Daniel Lee Chapel at Midwestern Seminary.

Feb 9

And Now, Little Children . . . by Derrick Lynch

There are times when I’m most likely to wonder about greener pastures, to entertain the idea that somewhere in Christendom exists a perfectly behaved church that is easy to “parent.”  But that “Leave it to Beaver” church does not exist.

Jul 6

Psalm 38 and Freedom From Consequences by Derrick Lynch

Is it possible to be at the same time repentant and also to boldly ask for relief from sin’s consequences? Or does God’s grace for our sin stop only at the point of forgiveness?  Are we on our own after that?

Jun 10

God Grammar by Derrick Lynch

Your preferred adjective when thinking about God is the single most important word in your theological vocabulary.

Apr 26

Is Your God Big Enough? by Derrick Lynch

The God who governs all things can be trusted, even when He can’t be understood.