At the Next conference, I shared about a gathering where we gathered the 22 churches in San Francisco to see how we could better partner with one… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III”
Category: Leadership
The World Is Flat or Is It? – Changes in Presbytery & GA
9 The headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it came from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. (John 2.9)… Read more “The World Is Flat or Is It? – Changes in Presbytery & GA”
Future of Urban Ministry: You Say Potato, I Say Potahto
I grew up watching the Electric Company. I loved the “Hey, you guys!” calling me to watch the show. I loved the Spiderman comic. I loved Morgan… Read more “Future of Urban Ministry: You Say Potato, I Say Potahto”
Urban Ministry: What Will Be Our Legacy?
Below is what came out of the Urban Legacy Convocation, a gathering of twenty-two San Francisco Presbyterian churches. Out of in-depth conversations, the document and painting encompasses… Read more “Urban Ministry: What Will Be Our Legacy?”
10 Ways Pastors Muck It Up
After posting a blog about my observations of a dying church, there were comments given that made me think it wasn’t a bad idea to blog about… Read more “10 Ways Pastors Muck It Up”
How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part II
20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18.20) Back in February, I led a process sponsored by the… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part II”
The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker: Characteristics of Today’s Leader
“Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1.10) I think it… Read more “The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker: Characteristics of Today’s Leader”
How to Kill a Dying Church
10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” 11 The word of… Read more “How to Kill a Dying Church”
How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part I
[We are daughters and sons] of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times . . . (1 Chronicles 12.32) Back in September, I was asked to… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part I”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Leadership
Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. . . [God] handed out gifts above and below . . . [God]… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Leadership”
Still Waters 