Aug 30, 2022 | Leadership, On Faith
Originally posted in April 2017 and reposted. The Billy Graham rule is sexist. Full stop. And reveals deeply seated problems in evangelical formation surrounding patriarchy and the devaluing of women. The United States Vice-President Mike Pence, is in the middle of a...Aug 15, 2019 | Leadership
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,...
Feb 12, 2019 | Leadership
What is your calling in life? That question can stump a lot of people. Some have tricks and tips to confirm their path. Others will sit and wait for the “voice” of God before moving. Christian calling is kind of like the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter. If you...
Oct 3, 2018 | Leadership, Missional
I had the pleasure of being invited to hold a session at the Praxis 2018 gathering in Philadelphia, put on by the growing church planting movement V3. The theme of the entire conference centered around a much needed conversation on re-imagining leadership. Little did...
Sep 12, 2018 | Church & Culture, Leadership
This would be a nice song to play while reading this post. In the final chapter of my book, Thrive, I tell a story about an old Presbyterian church that invited Darrel Guder (of Missional Church fame) to speak. As I sat in the crowd listening to his lecture, the...Aug 30, 2018 | Leadership, Missional
In my current church plant we’ve come to a crossroads. A decision needs to be made. First some context. Cypher Church is unlike any church plant you’ve seen before, and simultaneously like every church plant you’ve seen before. Our gatherings are...
Apr 18, 2018 | Leadership, Missional
In my upcoming book, Thrive, I discuss a phenomenon that detracts from the success of the contemporary church. It has to do with learning and chasing the story and results of celebrity pastors. I’m not talking only the ones with fame and fortune, I’m...
Mar 7, 2018 | Church Planting, Leadership
Bi-vocationalism means having different sources of income rather than one single job. 4 years ago I wrote this blog post on the topic challenging the notion that ministry should be full-time work (proponents are largely unaware what a privilege full-time ministry...
Feb 14, 2018 | Leadership, Missional
Just finished my book that’s now in the hands of the editor. I’m aiming squarely at the lost heritage of the church, and how we cope. So far, not well. Yet I believe post-Christendom is a great opportunity for the church, but only if we make the right...
