Anthems, Patriotism, Protests and a way forward
What started a year ago as a lone NFL player’s protest hit a fever pitch Sunday in large part because … Continue reading Anthems, Patriotism, Protests and a way forward
Category: Leadership
Becoming a Redemptive Minority
Necessary Disclaimer: I write this with fear and trepidation. Not because I worry how people will react to it, or … Continue reading Becoming a Redemptive Minority
Suggested Treatment for PMC (Pastoral Messiah Complex)
In a previous post I outlined the toxic nature of a Pastoral Messiah Complex – the often undetected flaw of … Continue reading Suggested Treatment for PMC (Pastoral Messiah Complex)
The trouble with PMC (Pastoral Messiah Complex)
Have you ever put together a piece of complex furniture? Think IKEA or a Sauder bookshelf. There are usually around … Continue reading The trouble with PMC (Pastoral Messiah Complex)
3 of the most overrated words in church world
There is no shortage of podcasts, blogs, sermons, books and conferences offering what seems like unending insight, best practices and … Continue reading 3 of the most overrated words in church world
The Great Challenge in Pursuing Justice (including the Syrian crisis)
While many Americans were getting ready for bed last night, the U.S. Military struck a Syrian airbase used to deploy … Continue reading The Great Challenge in Pursuing Justice (including the Syrian crisis)
My Place in the Story
The small Old Testament book of Hosea is one of my favorites. To say it is a peculiar story would … Continue reading My Place in the Story
Life Lessons from Adoption Part 2: Billboards and Diaries
As I wrote in Part 1, Julie and I have the unique experience, joy and challenge of entering the world … Continue reading Life Lessons from Adoption Part 2: Billboards and Diaries
Adoption Update from Uganda
On Tuesday, January 10th we left Knoxville and traveled about 10,000 miles over a 24 hour period to Kampala, Uganda. … Continue reading Adoption Update from Uganda
Making Disciples vs Recruiting Volunteers
The largest volunteer entity in the world is the church. Whether it’s mobilizing disaster relief, providing meals for the hungry, … Continue reading Making Disciples vs Recruiting Volunteers
