It’s good to create youth and young family programs, but if we do it without sincerity and depth, any positive results will be short-lived. Practice what you preach, and the young people you work with will see the sincerity and depth of the ministry and want to continue on their faith journey with you alongside. Continue reading
Has individualism subtly entered into the life of the church—primarily through the ‘Passing of the Peace’? When we hug those who do not want to be hugged—or assume that everyone in the church must be comfortable with hugs because that is what we do—are we asserting an individualism that essentially denies the other person a life beyond our wishes? Continue reading
It is interesting that Jesus says quite openly that he will not only be arrested and killed, but that he will also rise again. And yet, Peter still tries to stop it. Continue reading
Have you ever heard someone say “I do not take my child to church because I want them to choose their own spiritual path.” Have you ever considered the ridiculousness of that phrase? Continue reading
How does ‘luck’ coincide with our understanding of God as Lord of heaven and earth? Is the appeal to something as ‘Lucky’ actually a dethronement of God as Lord over all of creation? Continue reading
1: Churches are empty. 2:McDonald’s is full. 3: Let’s jam a fast-food joint into the narthex. This can’t be a good idea. Continue reading
Are soccer games and kitten videos getting in the way of people coming to church? Is the answer the mere removal of these obstacles? Or, do we use these things as clever gimmicks to ‘hook’ people? What if there is there something deeper going on? Continue reading
I find it valuable to consider the ups and downs of life and ministry in relation to journalling. So often as a human being, I am tempted to react to the moment – the point in time, where I may experience joy or hurt, and have that shape my day and my response. Continue reading
What did the lack of watch-wearing amongst the millennial generation have to say about their lack of church attendance? With the upcoming release of the ‘iwatch’ , do we need to rethink some of the assumptions that informed our ‘new models’ of ministry? Continue reading
“What did your parents do to keep you guys in church?” was once asked of my wife Rachel and me by a priest who was disappointed to see his children who were about our age not show any interest in maintaining a regular church life. We didn’t really know how to respond. Continue reading
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