sharing with you not only the Gospel but my life as well
I love road-trips to observe and interview people doing ministry among young adults and twenty-somethings. It’s exciting to see the creativity and passion that God has given people as they connect with younger generations. Benson Hines “recently returned from a yearlong road trip researching Christian college ministry around the U.S. After 181 campuses, 44 states, [...]
Can faith fix everything? Does forgiving mean forgetting? Does everything happen for a reason?
A lot of cultural myths about God surround us and many people believe them. At times these myths cause people to stumble in their faith–often blaming God and hurting other in the process. In 10 Dumb Things Smart Christian Believe, Larry Osbourne [...]
Since I am currently working on how to build community (and the leadership structure that supports it), most of my reading lately has been on small groups ministry. This morning, I finished Simple Small Groups, by Bill Search.
The author contends that healthy small groups must maintain a harmony of three patterns–connecting, changing and cultivating. (Connecting=forming [...]
This week, I had the opportunity to connect with some other small group leaders in the Washington DC area, which as hosted by National Community Church. OK, I don’t live in DC, but I enjoy hanging out with other leaders who are helping other connect in community, so it’s worth the drive and three Metro [...]
FREE DOWNLOAD: The Shape of Faith to Come
I love to read. And my appetite for books usually exceeds my budget for buying them, so I am always on the lookout for free books. I just got this, so I wanted to share it with those of you who study the Church in North America.
Some studies [...]
Essential Church?: One of my biggest passions/concerns is connecting with young adults (18-20-somethings) so they can experience God, connect with others, grow in their faith and serve others–that’s what the Interview Project has been all about. Since I love to read, I read every book and article I find that looks interesting or addresses the [...]
