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...
For a short stint last summer, both my adult daughters were living with us. My oldest was waiting to move into the new house she had just purchased, and my younger daughter was home for a month in between ministry assignments. It was a glorious few weeks. But...
This is a continuation from The Scopes Trial and the Birth of a Divide The Scopes Trial Revisited In 1925, a courtroom in a small Tennessee town drew the attention of the entire country. John Scopes had been accused of violating state law by teaching...
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...
I just got new glasses—and they’re driving me crazy. My most recent trip to the eye doctor showed little change in my prescription—just a tweak—so I splurged and ordered two pairs of stylish new frames (approved by my daughter). I was so excited when I...
PART 2 - HISTORY OF BAM: EARLY FIGURES & BIBLICAL CONTEXT This is part 2 of 2 in a “History of BAM” series. Click here for Part 1. When you read the headline “early figures” of BAM, you might think 20 years ago, maybe even 50 years ago. BAM is not...
Somewhere in the World One of my favorite stories in my faith journey begins with my praying momma. In 1985, Christian artist Wayne Watson released a song called Somewhere in the World. One lyric especially captured my mom’s heart: “And I don’t even know her...
For days the discussions stretched late into the night. Drafts were written, revised, and intently analyzed. Words were chosen carefully. Diverse opinions had to be honored. Intense discussions arose from every corner of the room. Their decision here would pave the...
In the summer of 1925, a small courtroom in Dayton, Tennessee became the stage for one of the most consequential legal and cultural confrontations in American history. A high school biology teacher, John T. Scopes, was charged with violating Tennessee’s Butler...
A few years ago, I spoke at a faith-and-work event here in Indianapolis. It was a day-long gathering filled with popular speakers talking about God’s work through the business world—tech CEOs, entrepreneurs, sports personalities…and me. I had 13 minutes to talk about...
Most Christians assume their work is secular. These three marketplace believers prove that the sacred-secular divide was never real to begin with.
Your Job Is Not Your Calling (And That's the Most Liberating Thing You'll Ever Hear) Most Christians have been handed the wrong map for understanding their work. Here's the one that actually leads somewhere. The Mix-Up That's Costing You Everything When a pastor...
Most Christians assume their work is secular. These three marketplace believers prove that the sacred-secular divide was never real to begin with.