It is commonly understood in the church world that culture is important because it shapes the way things are done in any local church. Strategies easily come and go, but culture… read more

"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.”Acts 2:1 Diversity on the stage, when there’s not diversity in the board room, is usually… read more

Racism is anti-Christian.  It is not a secondary or social issue—it is a sin issue. Racism is antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We believe that racial… read more

Clergy are the heartbeat of churches, yet they seem perpetually on the edge of burnout. That sets up a real dilemma. The church depends on them. And yet, maybe depends too much… read more

Conflicts are prevalent within and outside the church, and we often feel ill-equipped to handle them. Due to limited conflict resolution tools, we either avoid or intensify these… read more

We drove for miles along old US Route 301 through the sprawling tangled underbrush, swamps, and forests of the North Florida heartland. It felt like the space had been… read more