I can honestly say I’ve never been packed to go anywhere four or five days before we were leaving.  But, I finished packing last night.  On Saturday, a team of eight people are heading to Liberia.  I’m excited and humbled to be on the team. I’m looking forward to being back in Africa. My last [...]

Explore scripture. You’ll encounter many “characters” who lead the way, irritating their (attempting to be) God followers to the core.  Perhaps I’ve spent too much time with the prophets exploring my call and living out my calling today as an Ordained Elder.  Just yesterday, I told a staff member at the church I serve I [...]

One mission. Three simple rules. Four areas of focus. Five practices. Six questions for the United Methodist Church. So here are my six questions: How are you raising up the next generation of leaders? How are we supporting emerging ministries?  Not emergent church…emerging ministries.  Think Internet campus, social media, and beyond. How is the call [...]