Growth. A complex word, growth. It’s found everywhere. Personal growth plans. Business growth strategies. Income growth. Spiritual growth. … [Read more...] about Bearing Kingdom Fruit: Reflections on Growth
Saved and Called
On an early spring Sunday afternoon when I was eight years old, I walked the short distance from my family’s home to the home of our pastor, Ken Haag. … [Read more...] about Saved and Called
Insights from Samurai Sudoku: Lessons for Church Systems
This week, while engaging in a Samurai Sudoku puzzle, I came to the realization that there are lessons we can glean about church systems from these … [Read more...] about Insights from Samurai Sudoku: Lessons for Church Systems
10 Practices to Help Us Cultivate a Jesus Worldview
Irish singer and songwriter Bono of the band U2 confesses, “I believe Jesus is the Son of God; if we could be more like him, the world would be … [Read more...] about 10 Practices to Help Us Cultivate a Jesus Worldview
WHAT DOES YOUR CHURCH SEE?
Jesus feeding the 5000 - we know the story well. The crowd is huge, the hour is late, the disciples are worried. Send them away to get food, they … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES YOUR CHURCH SEE?
Two Steps Forward: Navigating Church Property Transitions with Grace and Hope
It’s been 18 years since I’ve lived in my home state of Texas. I’ve had wonderful experiences serving a church in Florida, leading a non-profit, and … [Read more...] about Two Steps Forward: Navigating Church Property Transitions with Grace and Hope
Healing Through Storytelling: A Journey of Recovery
In 2018, what began as a routine surgical procedure marked the onset of a transformative journey. Despite initial expectations, my introduction to … [Read more...] about Healing Through Storytelling: A Journey of Recovery
The Long, Slow, Complex Work of Loving Each Other
2024 has arrived. As a kid, I realized that exciting things would happen every four years: an Olympic year (which I love) and an election year, which … [Read more...] about The Long, Slow, Complex Work of Loving Each Other
Specific Prayers for Your Pastor
Many of us tell our pastors we'll pray for them: how many of our prayers go beyond a generic "bless them"? Your pastor faces unique challenges and … [Read more...] about Specific Prayers for Your Pastor