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...
Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
A bit late, only because I was having so much fun doing nothing over the Christmas break. Every year I post up the books I enjoyed the most over the past year. This year I’ll include streaming media as well. I’m not a huge TV or film person so that list is...
Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
What does it look like to build and be a part of faith communities that are fully inclusive and thriving? Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, church planter, or parishioner; someone who is part of a traditional church or doing something unconventional, come...
Jan 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
If I had to sum up 2018 it would be a year of travel and books. My second book, Thrive, was released in the Summer after a 3 year journey. How it came together and the new relationships forged in its final creation are all stories about God’s hand at work. Ask...
Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have a very small piece in a unique Advent reader put out by the New Leaf Network. This season, consider these reflections as you enter a time of reflection that leads into the darkness, through Christmas joy, and the hope found in Epiphany. The New Leaf Blog is...
Dec 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can’t believe another year has past, blah blah blah. Here are my top posts by visits from the past 365 days. Onward to 2018! 10 Questions to Ask Before Embarking on Short Term Mission Work Where’s the Depth in Christian Worship? 5 Problems & 6 ideas...
Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mike Frost, posed a question on his blog: mikefrost.net/can-seminary-produce-visionary-leaders/. He also questions the necessity of potential relics like preaching (I asked the same question in this blog post). After he posted a thought about the post on Facebook,...
Sep 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are two conferences upcoming in my city that I want to bring to your attention. Both of them local mini conferences featuring local voices. All to often, conferences are a grand production that leverages bringing in a big name to attract attendees. These two are...Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Not a lot of blog posting going on here, that’s partly by design, and partly because I don’t have much to write on. (The election in the US also adds significant noise to the blogosphere, a topic I don’t really want to wade into since it’s...
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here is a list of the top ten posts from this blog that were posted in 2016. WHY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CRIPPLES THE CHURCH - This is part 1 of a 2 part series on church leadership. THE 1 MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS EVERY PASTOR SHOULD USE - I do believe there’s a...
