From the blog: On church, leadership, mission, diversity, & culture.
Don’t Abandon Dreams – Why I Disagree With Bonhoeffer (kind of)
An article over at Christianity Today drew my intention as it connects to the central thesis in my book, Thrive. "Bonhoeffer Convinced me to Abandon my Dream," reflects on contemporary church leadership trends through the lens of Bonhoeffer's book, "Life Together".*...
Stop Mass Shootings: Fix American Gun Culture, Fix the Gun Problem – From Canada with Love
Reposted from February 20th, 2018. It's been noted on social media: When children in Sandy Hook were massacred by semi-automatic fire America had a choice: do something or do nothing. The implications for the latter would be grave. To do nothing after school children...
1-Year Anniversary for “Thrive”, E-Book Discount, & Tips for Writing Your Book
Today marks the one-year anniversary marking the release of my second book Thrive. In celebration I am discounting the e-book version to $2.99 available on Amazon and my website. In this post I want some insight I've learned writing both of my books. They come from my...
The Missional Church is White and What We Should Do About It
While finishing my book Thrive, the bibliography struck me. At one point there were ZERO authors of color in the list. In fact, despite the magnitude of reading material on the "missional movement", I can't remember coming across a single leader of color. (Soong-Chan...
Where are the Laments? What Worship Dominated by Whiteness Means for Us
Can you guess what the top posts on my blog are about? Worship (music). That's not a surprise given what appeals to the majority of Christians. It does, however, make me lament on why topics like church revitalization, mission, and race, don't receive the same...
2 Ways to Finally Build Church Planting Movements
Can you guess what the top posts on my blog are about? Worship (music). That's not a surprise given what appeals to the majority of Christians. It does, however, make me lament on why topics like church revitalization, mission, and race, don't receive the same...
More Explaining About White Supremacy for White People
There are two main threats to church plants: money and people. Running out of both produces inevitable demise. The answer to both, ironically, simultaneously answers a question on how to produce replicating planting movements. If I said there are one of two ways for a...
Why Debt and Seminary or Bible College Don’t Mix
An article came across my desk today and I penned a reply across my social media venues so I thought I'd post it here. It's an intro of sorts on white supremacy for white people (or anybody really). It's a response to this CBC article about something that happened in...
Prepare for Fear & Loneliness in Church Planting
**Repost from 2012, 2015, with updates.** In May 2019, billionaire Robert F Smith declared to the graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse college in Atalanta, GA, that he would cover their student debt. 400 students had amassed approximately $40 million in student loans...
Some Updates and Holding Space for Christians of Colour
Please enjoy this repost and edit from 2015. This previous post describes one attribute common in church planting: if you're brave enough to pioneer you have to deal with inevitable fear. Once you enter the fray by starting something new, when there's no turning back,...
Rohadi’s Books
Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom.
“Thrive”, is a guide to help unlock features in you, and your church, to emerge as leaders and co-creators in our cities, neighborhoods, and beyond. With the increasing number of people claiming no religious affiliation, it may be surprising to learn core values like purpose, justice, spirituality, and love remain important. The stage is set. Our culture presents a great opportunity for the church that seeks to live out the Gospel in a post-Christian world.
Soul Coats: Adult Coloring Book
Inspirational adult coloring book. 64 pages of professionally illustrated scenes from the Bible like you’ve never seen before! Bulk quantity discounts available for ministries (up to 75% off).
Featuring:
- The #1 faith-based adult coloring book based on beauty. Professionally illustrated including renowned artists.
- 72 pages with over 64 illustrations to color.
- Including 9 beautiful hand lettered scripture pages.
- Browse the Scene Key for included scenes.
- Premium book construction perfect for markers & pencils.
- Created, made, and printed in North America.
- FREE small group study content available for download.
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