When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins – Book Cover

Sep 24, 2021 | Books

Check it out, it’s here, the awesome cover for my upcoming book coming Summer 2022! I was honestly apprehensive about this part, because book covers and design are up to the publishing house. I did mention I wanted to have a say, but ultimately decision rests...

Christian Worship Remains Dominated by Whiteness

Jul 21, 2021 | Church & Culture

It’s BACK! Rohadi’s “let’s review Christian Music Charts to see how white it is” fun time. I mean, I think it’s fun…. In this edition I take a look at the latest Billboard Top 50, followed by the top 50 on CCLI. The results...

Breaking News! Liberating Belonging Coming Spring/Summer 2022

Jul 18, 2021 | Books

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m thrilled to finally announce that my next book is coming next year in Spring/Summer! I recently signed a deal with Herald Press to produce: “Liberating Belonging. Deconstructing and Reclaiming Christianity for People on the...

The Missional Movement is Overwhelmingly White

May 21, 2021 | Missional

Written in June, 2019. Updated. While finishing my book (e-book only $2.99!) Thrive, the bibliography reminded me of overwhelming lack of representation in the movement. At one point there were ZERO authors of color in the list. There was one woman. In fact, despite...

3 Ways Churches Fake Success

Apr 15, 2021 | Missional

Originally posted in 2015 and updated. The church in North America has lost profound influence over the past 50 years. That’s no longer a surprise to leaders. Despite watching the slow decline unfold leaders have either ignored the shift, or at best made attempt...

Anti-Asian racism and the terms and conditions of whiteness

Mar 18, 2021 | Race & Diversity

I’ve been thinking…. The rise in anti-Asian racism is a reminder that we must adhere to the terms and conditions too. You can put your head down, work hard, try to assimilate, but the arms of white supremacy will randomly lunge to pull you back into a...

Choices: On Riots and Insurrections

Jan 27, 2021 | Church & Culture

2021 started off with the proverbial “bang” as the world watched in horror as the riots at the US Capitol Building unfolded. We all had a sense of both dread and awe as we watched the unthinkable happen. For racialized minority, it was also a visceral in...

Epiphany and Life in 2021

Jan 6, 2021 | On Faith

We are now in the season of Epiphany, one of two feasts the early church celebrated along with Easter. Epiphany marks the Gospel revealed to the Gentiles through the story of the visiting wise men. I’ve always found it peculiar the story of the Magi. Something...

My 2020 Recommended Reading List

Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

We all had extra time to read in 2020. Hot on the shelves were books on justice and racism. I have a few in that realm, and a longer reading list over on my GoodReads profile. These are books I read last year, just over half that came out in 2020. Hopefully, you will...

Advent Voices of the Marginalized

Dec 20, 2020 | On Faith

2000 years of patriarchy have undoubtedly diminished the powerful words of the two women in our readings. Today we will centre one, a voice that comes to us in the form of a song. “Magnificat anima mea Dominum.” It sure sounds better in Latin. Mary’s Song,...

Christian Worship After COVID – Formation Over Consumption

Nov 18, 2020 | Church Planting

I have, for a long time, advocating the de-centering of Sunday morning worship. It’s the most cost intensive monument of the church, and one we need to re-think in a post-Christian context. I’m not saying throw it all away, but we should be able to...

Can We End Racism in the Church – First Step Guide – Part 6

Jun 15, 2020 | Race & Diversity

Download My Free E-BookThis blog post is part of a series that has been updated and made available as a free E-book download when signing up for my monthly newsletter. This introductory resource is an excellent starting point for those embarking on the journey to...

Visible Minorities Waking to Racism in the Church – Part 5

Jun 13, 2020 | Race & Diversity

Download My Free E-BookThis blog post is part of a series that has been updated and made available as a free E-book download when signing up for my monthly newsletter. This introductory resource is an excellent starting point for those embarking on the journey to...

Exposing Reverse Racism and Colourblindness – Part 4

Jun 12, 2020 | Race & Diversity

Download My Free E-BookThis blog post is part of a series that has been updated and made available as a free E-book download when signing up for my monthly newsletter. This introductory resource is an excellent starting point for those embarking on the journey to...

Whiteness in the Church and Digging into Ethnic Identity – Part 3

Jun 11, 2020 | Church & Culture, Race & Diversity

Download My Free E-BookThis blog post is part of a series that has been updated and made available as a free E-book download when signing up for my monthly newsletter. This introductory resource is an excellent starting point for those embarking on the journey to...