I meet with young church planters frequently. I hope that continues. We had great experiences in two successful church plants and it’s certainly in my heart. Currently we… read more

“A drastically oversimplified screed masquerading as analysis.” That’s what one commentator called a recent blog I had written about the influx of young men into … read more

Last evening in Washington, D.C. I was walking by an old United Methodist sanctuary and heard uncharacteristic music emanating from the windows. Curiosity drove me inside, where I … read more

I went to a gigachurch a few years back — you know, the kind of church that is bigger than a megachurch, with a building larger than most zip codes and satellite campuses on … read more

When I graduated seminary, I had no idea how to run a church. I had learned pretty well how to think critically, study the Bible, and preach, but when it came to dealing with the… read more

Our fledgling church has been worshiping weekly for a little over a year, and I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned over the past couple of years of church… read more