Sunday morning at the Meeting House
I’m given occasional opportunities to “check out” other churches. That’s built right into my job profile. Thanks HMC!
I’m given occasional opportunities to “check out” other churches. That’s built right into my job profile. Thanks HMC!

Our week long meditation and study in blogland concluded yesterday. Thanks to everyone who participated by posting comments. Thanks also, to those who followed the conversation and participated in the readings but didn’t feel comfortable sharing comments. I’ve been blessed by all of you. I’d love to hear any concluding thoughts you have about the…

It’s been awhile. I’ve been neglectful lately. I’m sorry. I spent last week speaking in evening chapels at Mishewah family camp. It’s one of our denominational camps near Pembroke, Ontario. My family was there with a handful of others from HMC, a whole lot of people from other parts of the province, and countless blood-thristy…

I’m always amazed when big box store customer service associates use first person language when referring to their products. It makes me feel like I’m buying something from a likable individual who is just squeaking by on their monthly payments, not a multi-billion dollar, money hungry, corporation whose only interest is the bottom line. Ownership….

I’m becoming more and more convinced that 21st century pastoral leadership doesn’t require titles, offices, positions, buildings or pay cheques. It does demand personal investment in people, authenticity, and a willingness to boldly and humbly challenge the religious status quo.

It’s hard being clueless about mechanical things. Some people have a knack for fixing things. Not me. Ask me to build a strong team of leaders, sure. Invite me to stand up in front of hundreds of people and preach or teach, no problem. Challenge me to screw a nut into my tractor’s oil pan?…
I’m preaching this weekend. Since our lead pastor left, I’ve had some extra opportunities to speak. I’m thrilled because I love getting up and yacking behind the pulpit. I love taking a biblical text and wrestling with it until one of us has come away mastered by the other. Usually I’m gripped by a…