Those of who sometimes offer nuanced critiques of the church do so because we love it, and because we grieve when it falls short of what we know it can be. [Click title to read more.]
Category: fellowship
On Birdwatching and What Happens When You Pray For Community
Birdwatching teaches about more than birds. [Click title to read more.]
When The Doors Are Open
My childhood church had its share of challenging congregants. I'm glad. [Click title to read more.]
Five Ways To Start Christian Community
We needn't reduce fellowship to housebound meet-ups and "doing life together." Here are some ideas for starting Christian community where you are. [Click title to read more.]
The Holy Duty of Community
Christian community really does matter, and it needs to start where it doesn't seem to exist. [Click title to read more.]
Let People Tell You What They Need And Who They Are
I am convinced that the art of ministry rests in the discernment that we're granted by the Spirit to read hearts and genuinely listen to needs. [Click title to read more.]
How To Increase Participation In Studies and Small Groups
Tired of the awkward silence that follows a question in your Bible study or small group? Here are some techniques to improve participation. [Click title to read more.]
Quirkiness and God’s Church
The world doesn't need more salespeople for the Gospel. It doesn't need shiny ambassadors doing PR for Jesus. What it cries out for more than anything, especially in our hyper-artificial day and age, is authenticity from people who follow Jesus. [Click title to read more.]
Home Anywhere
Your brothers and sisters in Christ are everywhere you go. [Click title to read more.]
Don’t Check Your Personality At The Door
We all have different personalities. That's a strength of the church, not a flaw. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 