If Jesus Walked Through the Door
A thought experiment about how we show up. Being a pastor means your humor is sometimes a little odd and occasionally a little broken. Not long ago, I found myself…
Are we making the same mistakes again?
Lately, I’ve had a familiar feeling I can’t quite shake. The economic pressures and financial strain my church members are facing echo many of the worries we felt in 2020.…
Small Problems That Send Big Messages to Visitors
A small problem is just that, a problem. Let me be upfront about something. What you are about to read is not a theological statement. It is not a deep…
Theology Should Move Us Toward People, Not Away From Them
I have several shirts that are clearly religious. I have shirts from church, organizations, and places I've been fortunate enough to serve with. A few of my favorites have sayings…
Numbers That Keep Me Awake
We have spent years as a church trying to draw the focus away from numbers(attendance), and rightfully so. A church (or any organization) can become skewed if it focuses only…