- October 13, 2021EXCUSES, EXCUSES As I continue to explore the wilderness experience as a template for how we should address racism in…
- October 8, 2021Most predominantly White churches would agree that the Gospel challenges the racism that is causing so much tension in our…
- October 6, 2021Moving from Routine practice to Inspired Engagement Recently I’ve had several conversations with both Black and White clergy about my…
- September 24, 2021TURNING ROUTINE INTO LIBERATION Far too often we move through the liturgy of a worship service waiting for an anthem,…
- September 22, 2021DEFENSIVE CLICHÉ’S & the BIBLE When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people resort to what might…
- September 17, 2021SPEAKING TO THE CHURCH’S LEADERSHIP The first step in preparing the church to address racism as a church is to…
- September 10, 2021Option one: Set up a series of classes about racism in society and its impact on churches. Make use of…
- September 8, 2021IMPERFECT CHURCHES AND CLERGY HAVE A CALLING One of the continuing stresses of being a pastor is to watch a…
- September 3, 2021CONSIDER THE VALUE OF LAUGHTER Probably all of us have experienced how a well-timed joke has broken the tension in…
- September 1, 2021LESSONS FROM CENTENARIANS Lessons from the oldest people in the world may teach clergy to be both happy and healthy.…
