Why the American Church Needs Bi-Cultural Leaders
Moses, Daniel, and the Apostle Paul walk into a bar and ask the bartender what the 3 have in common. You might say they were mightily used by God at crucial moments in history. But the other common denominator is that they were bi-cultural leaders. In this post, I share why I believe the American Church needs bi-cultural leaders.
Why Life Transitions Are Hard (And How to Handle It Well)
Every time you say “yes” to a change, you’re opening the door to transition. And opening the door to transitions, brings a disorientation we’re surprised to find we’re not always ready for. In this post, I share what these disorientations are and ways to navigate them.
Marriage, Ministry, and My Biggest Mistakes
Ministry is a blessing. It can strengthen a marriage. But ministry will also place stressors on a marriage. Here are 4 mistakes I made as a married person in ministry.
4 Pastors Your Church Doesn’t Need
There’s ministry competency and then there is Biblical chemistry to the role of the pastor. This post is about pastors, whose competency and capacity may highly exceed the “average” pastor, but who I believe are not needed at our local churches.
The Best Leadership Advice I’ve Ever Gotten (The “You Get What You Want” Principle)
Leaders can live under a narrative that says we’re essentially victims to circumstances we can’t change. In this post, I explain the “You Get What You Want” Principle which is really that leaders end up getting what they really want.
Why I’m Learning to Appreciate the Megachurch
In this post, I conclude the series on the megachurch by sharing four reasons why I am learning to appreciate the megachurch.
Just How Consumeristic is the Megachurch?
Does the megachurch drive consumerism? Is the megachurch more consumeristic than smaller churches? In this post, I challenge some of the assumptions we have about the consumeristic culture of megachurches while also confessing its reality.
Is Community Possible in a Megachurch?
Is community even possible in a megachurch? How can genuine Christian fellowship be sustained at a church of thousands of people? In this post, I share the challenges but also challenge some of our assumptions on the nature of Christian community at a big church.
Is the Megachurch Shallow?
Are megachurches shallow? Are they a mile wide and one inch deep? Or do they actually have some substance? This is Part 2 of the 5-Part Series, “I Was Wrong About the Megachurch.”
I Was Wrong About the Megachurch
In this post, I confess assumptions I held regarding the megachurch. This post is the introduction to a five-part series on the megachurch.
10 Reflections From 10 Years of Marriage
My wife and I just celebrated our ten year wedding anniversary. In this post, I share ten reflections from ten years of marriage.
10 Do's and Don'ts When Starting at a New Church
Whether you’re stepping in as a new lead pastor or as a new intern, there are things you can say or do that will place you on the slow but sure road of credibility or set you on the fast-track of unlikeability. In this post, I share a few principles I’ve found helpful in the midst of my own transition.
The Pastor’s Joys and Challenges of Starting In A New Church
Ever wonder what it’s like for a pastor to start at a new church? In this post, I share some of my joys and challenges very early on in to my transition.
What I'll Miss (And Not Miss) About the Asian American Church
There are things I’ll miss about the Asian American Church and there are some other things I won’t miss. In this post, I detail a few of my thoughts.
What Does A Pastor Experience When Leaving a Church?
What does a pastor experience when transitioning out of a church? In this post, I share a few of my own experiences in the midst of my own transition.
So What Was It Like Being Married to Someone Pursuing Medicine?
My wife’s 10 year journey through medical school and residency has come to an end. In this post, I share my perspectives on the rigors and rewards of the medical pursuit.
When I Don't Experience the Gospel
I don’t always experience the gospel. I know the gospel is the most important news in the world but it’s not always real for me. This post serves to encourage those who feel the same way.
The Lead Pastor Every Associate Wants
In this post, I discuss contributing factors made by lead pastors which aid and support their associates.
How Does Your Bible Affirming Church Talk About Homosexuality?
If someone who grew up in your church experienced Same-Sex Attraction, how would they synthesize the Christian faith with their experiences? If a gay couple attended your church, what would be their conclusion of the gospel and their lifestyle? In this post, I suggest a few unhelpful ways Bible-believing churches talk about homosexuality with a few other considerations.
5 Considerations for the Present Asian-American Church
In my previous post, I gave 5 future predictions on the Asian-American (AA) church. In this post, I give 5 considerations for the present evolving and growing AA church.