Party like it’s 2004?

I’m officially half way through my first week of full-time work since 2004.


I’m officially half way through my first week of full-time work since 2004.
Why do we invest so much time and energy on attracting people to Sunday morning church? Didn’t Jesus say “Go and make disciples….” rather than come to a religious service. I don’t really remember him advertising the local Sabbath service at the synagogue with cool newspaper ads and funny dramas. When I think about the…
I’m getting ready for our coffeehouse gathering in Walkerton tonight. One of the discussion items is this clip from MLK. We’re going to be linking it back to Deuteronomy 34. It’s amazing what one courageous person can do when standing against injustice and inequality. Maybe I’ll see you at 7pm.

I have been thoroughly enjoying my times of study and meditation this week. Thanks for all the great comments/questions you’ve been posting. Keep them coming. We only have one day left. As I studied the text, here’s what I learned today: I sat down with my Bible and an excellent book called Kingdom Ethics…

Gener8 is now over and it was a powerful experience for me. I was privileged to be in on the ground level of something God is doing across Canada. 24 young leaders were divided into small groups to listen to each other’s stories. I was amazed as our leader intuitively and prophetically called out dreams and obstacles to our…

I love teaching! These days I’m in the classroom 3 days a week. It’s demanding. But I don’t mind. Here’s a secret: lately I’ve been getting the itch to pursue further studies. You’d think I’d have my fill by doing what I’m doing. You’d think that my weekly research and course development would satisfy my…

I’m in Kitchener for a two day denominational gathering. Here’s what’s happening: Hugh Halter, author of the Tangible Kingdom, is our keynote speaker. He is challenging us to think missionally and to dream about what the church might look like if the committed (those who follow Jesus) lived in a way that made a tangible…