This post was originally published five years ago, on the day of our wedding at the courthouse. Republished here as we think about the overlapping roles of church and state in the institution of marriage (also as an explanation of why we celebrate our anniversary twice this week). Today is our … [Read more...]
You Need a Disaster Communications Plan
I don't know what day of the week it is, but I know that it is Harvey +14, two weeks since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Corpus Christi, Texas. I am a part of 3 organizations that are responding to Harvey: Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church, The Gulf Coast Synod, ELCA, and LEAD. In different … [Read more...]
Moana and the Gospel
I like to explore those places where popular culture and faith intersect. Most recently at Spirit of Joy!, we used illustrations and themes from the movie Moana to explore God's call and purpose for our lives. For those who were asking, here are some of the ways we drew out those … [Read more...]
Do We Need a Church App?
As I teach on digital tools for ministry, one of the recurring topics is church apps. Some forward thinking leader is looking to invest in building an app for their church. Something that is a central point from which members of the community could find all the info they need. On the surface, … [Read more...]
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