Elder Plea

This picture is an illusion. There’s actually six of us…broken men who seek the Lord and plead for our people. The idea of elders isn’t popular right now — a …

Systemic Justice

By definition systemic injustice is complex.  A complicated problem is different from a complex one. A complicated issue is difficult, there will be lots of work, it will take lots …

Responding to Current Events

Responding to Current Events After the US Capitol incident on January 6th, 2021, I had a pastor friend text me that a church member was disappointed he didn’t address it. …

Navigating the Mess

Ministry leaders will have days like this one I had recently: I talked with someone who was on the tail end of being mad at God and at me, spoke …