One of the pressing questions that I am asked as I meet with young church leaders is about the importance of having a clear vision for the churches they are leading. Vision is the … read more

Your picture of God determines how you perceive yourself and others. Many of us have a picture of God other than the merciful Father who “demonstrates his own love for us in … read more

He told them: “Take nothing for the journey — no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” (Luke 9:3) What was Jesus talking about? “Take nothing … read more

Each of us who are Jesus followers brings a unique set of spiritual gifts, talents and resources to function together as Christ’s body and carry out Jesus’ mission in… read more

On numerous occasions, I have written and spoken about Jesus’ Kingdom of God movement in tension with the Empire of Nation State. The cross, not the flag, should be at the… read more

This November I find myself in the fifth month of a sabbatical that wraps up at the end of the year, and will soon start focusing on my 2018 speaking and coaching commitments. If… read more