This past summer I finished an incredible experience with my Leaders Collective cohort. We had just spent nine months focusing on the theme of resilient ministry and planting healthy churches. I’ll never forget our last full day as a cohort. The day started off with me honestly not being very excited. Throughout all of our … More The Day Alone

This morning my wife and I rolled out of bed, half awake and groggy. We got in the car and headed out to see my brother and his family off as they head to Japan. It was a mixture of feelings. I sit here with so many tasks and I just can’t help but feel … More Sending Drew and Meg…

I wanted to give everyone a quick update. Really there are only two things I wanted to tell you about. The first is, I’m on a diet. That seems like no big deal, but for those who know me well, you know that it absolutely is. I eat like a 10 year old (PB & … More Diet and A Podcast

“Creativity is not a self-contained thing. Creativity is not an end unto itself. Creativity radiates.” My pastor and friend Aarik Danielsen wrote that statement in his recent article, “The True/False effect.” My city is a buzz this week. Art installations are going in, flyers are being passed about, it’s True/False week. True/False is an annual … More On Film…

This past year has been difficult in the life of our church. We’ve seen our fair share of pain and suffering. A young man named Jake came close to death as his heart failed him. God’s mercy has sustained him and though he is home and has been able to experience the birth of his … More On Understanding…