20 Things That Became More Clear in 2020
Exactly a year ago, some were saying 2020 would be “the year of 2020 vision.” With the end of 2020 almost here, it’s clear we got much more than what we bargained for. In this final post of 2020, I share 20 things that became more clear this year.
What Does It Mean for a Church to Love Its Neighbor Right Now (During a pandemic)?
I’ve come across comments from certain church leaders saying things along the lines of, “The church should do [fill in the blank] as an act of love for neighbor.” While I appreciate the prophetic posture of these comments, I can’t help but feel that it’s reducing the complexity of our current context and the church’s response to see through an unhelpful tunnel vision. This post seeks to broaden the conversation so that we see it more holistically,
Soul Guardrails for State Guidelines - Scriptures for the Church in Divisive Days
A few days ago, California gave guidelines for churches and other houses of worship in California on how they can safely re-gather amid the ongoing pandemic. This is exciting but opens the door for divisive times for the church. In this post, I share 4 passages of Scripture which serve as soul guardrails for how we understand and hope for our church to implement state guidelines.
Buildings and Babylon - Hope for the Church Facing an Uncertain Future in Search of a New Normal
Many leaders are tired and anxious and rightfully so. But I also believe we have good reason for hope in the future of the church. Based on the Babylonian Exile of Israel as a case study, we have good reason to believe God has a track record for how he will lead God’s people moving forwards.
4 Thoughts for Strategic Re-Opening for College & Young Adult Ministry Leaders
God has always leveraged crisis moments. In this post, I share 4 thoughts for consideration for college and young adult leaders preparing for re-opening.
3 Opportunities for Parents With Young Children
My wife has been teaching me a lot about parenting these days. In this post, I share a few learnings from her that I believe are opportunities for parents with young children during this unqieu season.
What Your Pastor is Worrying About
There have been recent articles specifying ways you can pray for your pastor during this current season. In this post, I pull back the curtain and share what I believe pastors are wrestling with these days. While I know these concerns may not speak for all pastors, it’s my hope that these humanize your pastor and clarify the issues your pastor may be facing in his church.
4 Helpful Practices When Leading in a Crisis
There have been many great leadership articles during this season. This one takes a practical angle which gives four leadership practices that can make the world of a difference during a time when we need to be the difference for the world.