Our church has always maintained a high value on team leadership. This is a family value, inherited from our network of churches. We often talk about “plurality” and the need for many different perspectives to ensure wise leadership. We cite … Continue reading
We’re coming up on the end of our time in Colorado. I’m going to miss it for a lot of reasons — but particularly for (1) the mountains and (2) the cohort of young leaders with whom I’ve been privileged … Continue reading
For three out of the last four summers, I’ve been a part of a new initiative within our network of churches. It’s called the Collegiate Mentoring Program. This year, I get to make leadership of the Collegiate Mentoring Program my primary … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Alfred Lansing’s book, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage. The book was written 60 years ago, and it’s the story of an expedition that took place over 100 years ago — still, I found the narrative to be highly engaging … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Brett McCracken’s book, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. Our church made this required reading for our Life Group leaders this year, and we slowly worked our way through it, week by week, … Continue reading
I spent a bunch of money on a new bicycle this week. I’m simultaneously kind of excited and kind of self-conscious about it. Have you seen @preachersnsneakers on Instagram? I think it’s a brilliant attempt to promote dialogue on a … Continue reading
Elliot has been on a Rocket League kick lately. After school, track practice, and homework, he flops down on his bean bag chair in the attic and fires up his gaming system. He and his friend Danny team up to … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward. It was recommended to me by my friend Chelsea awhile ago. Still, the timing of my reading worked out nicely with a recent birthday (getting deeper into my 40s) and a … Continue reading
Dear Elliot, Happy Birthday, my boy! Or rather, my man. It’s really quite remarkable how much you’ve grown up in the last several years. I still have super-clear memories of using our “Kite Light” to teach you when it was … Continue reading
My family recently watched the series finale from Parks and Recreation. Have you ever seen it (the series or the finale)? The show’s final episode is a series of “Flash-Forward” events for each character, projecting their lives into the future … Continue reading