If you share a house with family members or roommates, then do family church instead of (or in addition to) online church.
War Books by Kevin Powers, Phil Klay, and Ben Fountain
All three books contain some harrowing war scenes but the books are as much about the aftermath of war as the war itself. (Fiction)
Dark Season, Renewed Hope
What will follow this season remains to be seen, but it will certainly alter what church looks like and how we practice the way of Jesus. What should leaders do as we enter into this uncertain and challenging time?
Who You Callin’ “Non-Essential”?
One of the most powerful spiritual gifts a leader can possess is the ability to make each member feel essential.
Passion Week Meditation
What’s a congregation to do? In these days of sheltering in place and quarantine and physical distancing, who is going to show up and celebrate an empty tomb?
Stock Up on Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper, and Your Crisis Communication Plan
If this whole coronavirus mayhem has taught me anything, it’s that we seriously have no idea what is going to hit church leaders next and that panic spreads worse than the virus.
A Journey of Inclusion (Part 2)
As we endeavor to correct unconscious bias and ultimately lean into what it means to be more Christlike, I invite you both personally and in your faith communities to consider the following three statements.
“The Black Swan” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The most profound experiences in our ministry and lives will be tiger attacks – that is, things we could never see coming. (Nonfiction)
Serving in a Surviving Church
What can a graying congregation in a shrinking rural community do?
Things, New and Old: A Reflection on Wineskins
It may be that we have let our love of old things get in the way of our love for the creative power of God breaking into our world.
Leading Your Church Through the Pandemic
This global pandemic doesn’t have to wreck your church, but it will reveal your church’s latent leadership strengths or weaknesses.
“The North Water” by Ian McGuire
The North Water by Ian McGuire is by no means a Moby Dick knockoff, but let's just say it partakes of the mood and spirit of that great novel. (Fiction)
Learning to Walk
In the wake of major life disappointments, the waves of doubt can threaten to disorient even mature believers.
Music Books by Anthony Tommasini, Vivien Schweitzer, and Philip Glass
For those of you who love classical music, or for those who are looking for a gateway to find out what it is about, let me suggest three books. (Nonfiction)
The Transformation of Don Quixote
I often wonder if the modern church is an adaptation of Christianity. Has the church modified Christianity in such a way that it does not look like the original masterpiece?
The Complexity of COVID-19 for Churches
Should your church cancel worship services and other corporate gatherings? Here is how we are thinking through that question at my church.
It Is Well With My Soul
Here it is: the obstacle that pushes the disciples’ faith too far. The obstacle that ushers in helplessness and panic.
“Little Faith” by Nickolas Butler
The true-to-life paradox plays an important role in the novel: as Shiloh grows increasingly devoted to her Christianity, her relationship with her parents grows increasingly fraught. (Fiction)
Three Things to Remember About the Bible
Whether you are an elder, preacher, teacher, or parent, God’s leaders use and refer to Scripture.
Articles for the Season of Lent
I invite you to explore this collection of Lenten articles and sermons from the Mosaic archives.