Biennial Reflections
I got to teach a continuing education tract at the ABCUSA Biennial. I have a few reflections on the experience.
Tag: Church
A Change In Terms
My theology of worship is mystical. I can’t count the number of times I’ve mentioned it at Central over the years, but my theology is supported by the very space in which our community worships. Central’s stained glass is filled with images from the book of Revelation
A Holy Journey
I got a text from our local Lutheran pastor just before Lent this year, inquiring if Central might be willing to partner up for Holy Week worship.
Advice to Churches, Part 4: Live in Tension
The local Church is the Hope of the world 1. I hear this phrase uttered in churchy settings from time to time, mostly by pastors who came of age in…
Advice to Churches, Part 3: Be Playful
There’s a popular image of Christians portraying us as dour and miserable. It’s not *always accurate, but it does come from a very real attribute.
Advice to Churches, Part 2: Don’t Do It All
I’ve been involved in small churches for my entire Christian journey. For much of that journey I’ve watched Christians gazing at larger churches and pining over the “bigness” of them.
