We all long to be seen and to belong. Whether you’re new to a church or have been serving faithfully for years, the ache for deep, authentic relationships is instilled within us by our Creator. But many of us also carry a hidden disappointment. We thought church would be where we found our people, our... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for Movement Renewal
A Prayer for Movement Renewal (in the voice of Walter Brueggemann by Norm Dyck) God of every exodus and every pentecost,You who stir the waters and scatter the seeds, We confess that the old wineskins no longer hold structures, have stiffened strategies, have soured… But, You are steering. Your Spirit still moves, hovering over the chaos calling forth... Continue Reading →
Our Kingdom Assignment
You are invited to listen in on a transformational conversation with a fellow Kingdom sojourner to celebrate his life and the treasures he freely gave.
Does salvation include social justice?
Stetzer asks the question, “Should the definition of "salvation" be expanded beyond personal redemption of sins to include social justice through the reformation of economic and political institutions?” This question is quite relevant in our current missional culture. Is the primary purpose and mission of Christians to “fix” society, culture, and politics in addition to... Continue Reading →
Resolve to know nothing…
In the current Christian culture, I find it is easy to lose focus and get caught up with sparkly things... I want to speak like THAT pastor... to have 1000's of people at my church like so-and-so... to plant 3 satellite churches off of our main campus... to be on radio, tv, streaming internet, twitter, facebook, blogspot, wordpress, and my... Continue Reading →
