This Week’s Links

Happy July! To all of you Canadians out there, Happy Canada Day! To all of you World Cup and futbol/soccer fans out there, GO USA! Today is also Tuesday, which means here on the blog that its time for me to share some of what I have found interesting and thought-provoking over the past week. This week’s topic categories include: Church and Ministry Thought and … Continue reading This Week’s Links

So far at Disciple Project…

Last week I mentioned that I would be attending the Disciple Project this week. Well, as we are slightly over half way through the week, I thought I might recap how it has gone.  In one word, its been awesome! I am so glad I am here. The connections, friends and relationships I have made and will continue to make this week make this invaluable … Continue reading So far at Disciple Project…

This Week’s Links

Tuesday on my blog means that it is time to share some links to things I have found interesting and thought-provoking over the past week with all of you. This week’s topic categories include: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Millennials; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Stewardship; Vocation and Miscellaneous. I entrust these to you now and hope … Continue reading This Week’s Links

Transitions, Good-Byes, and Until We Meet Again

I haven’t written much on my blog in the past week. It’s been a bit odd, but I’ve been living in the moment, doing some wonderful work related projects, and spending time with friends. Here’s a collage of thoughts from the past few days. 1) Congratulations to my friends Katie and Will who got married over the weekend. It has been a joy to be … Continue reading Transitions, Good-Byes, and Until We Meet Again

Looking forward to the Disciple Project

Next week I will be joining a number of other leaders, young leaders, ministry leaders and people discerning of all kinds for the Disciple Project in Seguin, Texas. I am greatly looking forward to this time and to connecting with many people I have met or been connected to digitally but perhaps never face-to-face before. As part of this time, I will be in the “Follow … Continue reading Looking forward to the Disciple Project

This Week’s Links

Before getting to the Links, I really have to say WOW, what a win for Team USA yesterday! What an exciting start to the World Cup. I hope you have been enjoying it so far like I have. Now onto the post. Tuesday means that it is time for me to share some of what I have seen and found interesting over the past week … Continue reading This Week’s Links

Happy Father’s Day!

To all fathers out there, Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate, let me share a video that has gone viral. As for myself, today I give thanks especially for my dad, my father-in-law, and my grandpas. My Dad has always been there, and continues to be there. He was a connective leader before Jean Lipman-Blumen had come up with the term. He was exhibiting characteristics of millennial leadership … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!

Now is the Time

The calendar now says that it is June. For many people, it is the start of summer. For others, maybe it is even the heart of summer, depending on where you live. Wherever you are  it is likely that if you participate in a local faith community your congregational and ministry leaders may be padding themselves on their backs right now after concluding another year … Continue reading Now is the Time

This Week’s Links

Tuesday is here again. That means on the blog that it is time that I entrust some of what I have stumbled across, thought about and enjoyed over the past week with all of you. This week’s topic areas include: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Millennials; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Stewardship; Vocation and Miscellaneous. I hope … Continue reading This Week’s Links

The Day of Pentecost

Happy Pentecost! The day of Pentecost occurs on the fiftieth day of Easter. On this day the church observes and celebrates Pentecost, which is a day of celebration of the Holy Spirit. Through and in the Holy Spirit, “the people of God are created and re-created. Pentecost is sometimes called the church’s birthday, but might more appropriately be called its baptism day, since the gift … Continue reading The Day of Pentecost