Month: October 2014

I just wanted to revisit a post from 2007 which I titled 'The Compulsive Minister' based on a chapter from a Henri Nouwen book.  I find this post, still, very relevant as it challenges me to look deeply at the motivations behind my 'service for God.' Today, I might name this article, "The Secularization of Ministry."…

I believe in gatherings that are small, because we need the support, encouragement, and deeper growth that comes from this type of community. I believe in gatherings where everyone is known so that no one gets lost. I believe in gatherings where we can learn from each other’s personal lives and stories (not just head…