Churches Can’t Accommodate Change Because Pastors Won’t Take the Risk
The vast majority of churches are incapable of change. What kind of change? Anything that challenges status quo really. Racism, mission, sexuality, gender, you name it, institutional churches are never at the forefront of these shifts. Why? The main culprit: full-time...
On Belonging – 5 Options for Christians of Color
Belonging. The core of Christ’s ministry was breaking down dividing walls that obscured who belonged in his community. The outsiders were given place at the table. The question of belonging is an ongoing struggle for many Christians of colour. Many have...
Trudeau’s #Blackface and What it Means for POC this Election
As a Canadian, first-generation immigrant, and person of colour, I spent the week reflecting on the Trudeau blackface scandal and have some thoughts. I’ll start with sharing where I was when #blackface hit. I was in Chicago for the inaugural Liberating...More Explaining About White Supremacy for White People
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...
Some Updates and Holding Space for Christians of Colour
I have an announcement to share at the end of this post. But first…. You may notice that I tend to write about big picture ideas over personal stories. I’m going to try to write more about my own ministries and experiences because I think it helps...
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Author of Thrive, and Soul Coats. Church planter, entrepreneur, non-profit developer, and sometimes speaker. Writer on re-imagining faith & culture including diversity, reconciliation, and mission. From Canada to the world.
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