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 is)....
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...
Dec 15, 2017 | Leadership
Early this year I asked the question, what will replace evangelicalism. I think evangelicalism the movement is dead (or approaching death) because the brand has been catastrophically destroyed. I am connecting labels and brands because outsiders consider them...
Nov 14, 2017 | Church & Culture, Leadership
I haven’t heard much about millennials lately. Bloggers used to be all over the subject, trying to dissect culture to appeal to senior pastors clamouring for answers to fill the generational loss in their churches. Maybe it’s because publishers don’t...