I am convincedfrom scientific research, from personal experience, and from counseling teensthat any attempt to replace anxiety and depression with peace and joy must have a successful digital detox plan for getting our digital devices and social media under control. All the research indicates that our overuse and misuse of digital technology is one of the greatest causes […]
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 […]
You’re familiar with the common scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend.” Everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking the question. Well, that scenario happens in leadership all the time. I call it: the question behind the question. The question behind the question may be the more important question. Sometimes … Continued
The End of the Christian Life (Brazos Press)
Excerpted FromThe End of the Christian LifeBy J. Todd Billings We are all dying. This seems obvious enough, at least in the abstract. Yet in our day even this abstraction is denied by some. A Silicon Valley research foundation called SENS pursues the ambitious mission to “prevent and reverse age-related ill-health.” “I think it’s reasonable … Continued
The U.S. military created the acronym VUCA right after the Cold War. While the war was going on, the battle lines of the world were pretty much set in place. But after that, the situation was volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. And our situation right now is pretty much the same. We want to lead … Continued
What we can learn from new research and an ancient text
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.
I am not sure there is anyone who would disagree with the statement that in order for a church to be successful in carrying out its mission leadership and leaders are key. Of course, God is in control and without God there is nothing that we can do, but we’re also clear that God has … Continued
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, […]
