The Sacred Space Between Doors

The Sacred Space Between Doors

  There’s a phrase a friend told me years ago that resurfaces occasionally during my more restless seasons: “Don’t waste time while you’re waiting in the hallway for God to open the door.” (variations of this exist on the internet) I’ve thought about that...
The Ministry of With

The Ministry of With

  Most people assume witness begins with proclamation. We often imagine evangelism as articulation: explaining truth, defending belief, or speaking about Jesus with courage and clarity. Certainly, words matter. But before Christianity was ever preached, it was...
The Left Side of the Comma

The Left Side of the Comma

  Last month, I wrote about living in proximity to God, but without intimacy. That seemed to hit a nerve. This is the continuation of that story. Because by God’s grace, I didn’t stay there. Years ago, I had a job that often took me to London. I loved it. I would...
THE QUIET SHIFT IN GENEROSITY

THE QUIET SHIFT IN GENEROSITY

THE QUIET SHIFT IN GENEROSITY How Gen X approaches generosity differently and why that matters for the future of ministry Let me begin with a bit more candor than I typically use. The strategies that worked with Boomer donors are not producing the same response from...