A new kind of congregation is emerging, one in which tried and true practices are expressed in creative ways. To develop innovative ways of expressing these practices, talented… read more

Introduction One step into the soul is more valuable than a thousand steps anywhere else. This statement sums up my congregation’s journey over the last six years. Early… read more

Those of us following the Revised Common Lectionary during Eastertide have had several weeks with Jesus’ Farewell Discourse in the Fourth Gospel. It’s always struck me … read more

Recently, The Christian Century published an article entitled, “I’m a ‘church leader’ who doesn’t really go to church,” written by the director … read more

When people gather, they need facilitators or leaders. For Joel, who has been described as a “cultic prophet” due to his calling of the people of God to gather, such… read more

Walk into any grocery store or drugstore right now, and you’ll be met with an explosion of red and pink hearts, enormous stuffed animals, and giant boxes of chocolates. My… read more