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”
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What’s Next PCUSA? Living in the Wilderness
1 Jesus returned from the Jordan River full of the Holy Spirit, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. (Luke 4.1) We are in the season… Read more “What’s Next PCUSA? Living in the Wilderness”
Expanding Our Baptismal Community
9 The Samaritan woman asked, “Why do you, a Jewish man, ask for something to drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (Jews and Samaritans didn’t associate with each… Read more “Expanding Our Baptismal Community”
My Charge to the Presbytery of San Francisco
3 I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. 4 I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full… Read more “My Charge to the Presbytery of San Francisco”
What Does Baseball and PCUSA Have in Common? Transformation
You are one body and one spirit just as God also called you in one hope. (Ephesians 4.4) I’m not a baseball fan – not because I… Read more “What Does Baseball and PCUSA Have in Common? Transformation”
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”
The Intersection between Age, Race, and Justice: It’s Complicated
When my son was in preschool, his teacher said that she thinks my son would make a good lawyer one day because he is so concerned about… Read more “The Intersection between Age, Race, and Justice: It’s Complicated”
My Thoughts on Non-Geographic Presbyteries
16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Revelation 3.16) John writes this in his letter to Laodicea,… Read more “My Thoughts on Non-Geographic Presbyteries”
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?”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Evangelism, Discipleship, Servanthood, and Diversity
15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Evangelism, Discipleship, Servanthood, and Diversity”
Still Waters 