Singing Is a Sacrament
When we are fully engaged in singing, when we are expending our breath (spirit, wind) in honor of God, the Divine Breath is within us.
#BlackLivesMatter and (Mostly) White Churches (Part 2)
From an early age, we convince ourselves that by blaming our sin on someone else, we might be redeemed. We need the scapegoat.
What Is Ministry?
If your church is feeling a little stuck, one thing to consider is whether your leadership group has a healthy, vibrant understanding of ministry.
Fast Lane Flocks and Cyber-World Shepherds
Harold and his flock live in the express lane of a cyber-world, not in some serene pasture--and yet he longs to be a biblical shepherd.
#BlackLivesMatter and (Mostly) White Churches
As protest and demonstrations swept the nation, united by the banner of #BlackLivesMatter, many (mostly) white churches remained quietly disengaged.
When You Are Expected to Give an Answer When There Are No Answers
It happens in every congregation sooner or later – that time when someone’s entire world is turned upside down.
Ouch?
When anything controversial comes up, people get tense and become super afraid of what might happen.