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Our church was not the first in our county (and definitely not in the country) to start holding worship gatherings again, and I am thankful for those who began worship gatherings before we did as we were able to learn some lessons from them. But as we have begun outdoor gatherings, I am getting emails about reopening church gatherings […]

According to Tim Johnson in his book, Crisis Leadership: How to Lead in Times of Crisis, Threat, and Uncertainty, there are two types of crises: incident and issue crises. Incident crises are like tornadoes, issue crises are like hurricanes. Ive had experience in both tornado and hurricane environments. They are both scary, nonetheless. In any […] Understanding the brain science in crisis leadership can help leaders navigate these turbulent times more effectively.

This is a significant moment for video games and those who are connected to gaming culture. Before we get any further, if you find yourself thinking, Is there such a thing as a significant moment for video games?, then I hope to convince you of the importance of understanding gaming culture and connecting with gamers as a student pastor, […]

Its possible that the church will change more in one year than it has in the last 50 years. I know that can be frustrating when the big question is "How will it change?" and so often the answer is, "We don't know." The truth is that we are all figuring out how to reinvent church together, and […]

As a leader and pastor, there are some tough questions I face every day. Actually, they’re more in my face than Id like. What do you do when the “new normal” seems very abnormal? How do you move forward when you are awfully unsure who is moving with you? When did fear and frustration become the forces that control so many lives? This article explores what is needed for church renewal and revival.