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
What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
It’s evident that faith communities and their leaders, clergy and laity, face daunting challenges, so daunting that we sometimes don’t know what to … [Read more...] about What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do