Rev. John Vest, a member of the Mid Council Commission, recently wrote a blog stating his views about non-geographic presbyteries: “After much conversation and reflection, I changed… Read more “Non-Geographic Presbyteries & the Issue of Diversity”
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How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Both Sides of the Truth: Non-Geographic Presbyteries
27 The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered. 28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled… Read more “Both Sides of the Truth: Non-Geographic Presbyteries”
Daughters of Deborah: What Is a Leader in the 21st Century?
Deborah was a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth. She was judge over Israel at that time. She held court under Deborah’s Palm between Ramah and Bethel in… Read more “Daughters of Deborah: What Is a Leader in the 21st Century?”
Still Waters 