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- October 22, 2021
BEATITUDES, THE CHURCH, AND 100 WORD STRATEGY Let me demonstrate the use of a 100-Word discipline as a way to…
- October 20, 2021
MINISTRY IS NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART Clergy are called to proclaim a Gospel that challenges many cultural…
, - October 13, 2021
EXCUSES, EXCUSES As I continue to explore the wilderness experience as a template for how we should address racism in…
, - October 8, 2021
Most predominantly White churches would agree that the Gospel challenges the racism that is causing so much tension in our…
- October 6, 2021
Moving from Routine practice to Inspired Engagement Recently I’ve had several conversations with both Black and White clergy about my…
, , - September 24, 2021
TURNING ROUTINE INTO LIBERATION Far too often we move through the liturgy of a worship service waiting for an anthem,…
- September 22, 2021
DEFENSIVE CLICHÉ’S & the BIBLE When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people resort to what might…
- September 17, 2021
SPEAKING TO THE CHURCH’S LEADERSHIP The first step in preparing the church to address racism as a church is to…
, - September 15, 2021
Here is your first option to initiate your anti-racism process with your church. IDENTIFYING AND INVITING SOME CLERGY COLLEAGUES: Identify…
- September 10, 2021
Option one: Set up a series of classes about racism in society and its impact on churches. Make use of…
, - September 8, 2021
IMPERFECT CHURCHES AND CLERGY HAVE A CALLING One of the continuing stresses of being a pastor is to watch a…
, , - September 3, 2021
CONSIDER THE VALUE OF LAUGHTER Probably all of us have experienced how a well-timed joke has broken the tension in…
- September 1, 2021
LESSONS FROM CENTENARIANS Lessons from the oldest people in the world may teach clergy to be both happy and healthy.…
- August 27, 2021
TEN REASONS NOT TO GO TO CHURCH Have you heard these before, maybe even used them yourself. In a world…
, , - August 25, 2021
WHAT IS TRUTH (part 2) As mentioned in the previous blog, Pilate asks in John 18:38, “What is Truth?” and…
, , - August 20, 2021
WHAT IS TRUTH? Pilate’s question in John 18:38 is now more haunting than ever. Merriam Webster definition: Truth is the…
HOW A CHURCH LISTENS
November 11, 2022
The Intention of God At the root of our faith is an assumption that God has an intention for the…
MAKE NOVEMBER 16 A SPECIAL DAY
November 10, 2022
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bSgzI3o9vvhK1T8oeTxHq-bxEMYbSuQwpYDlzReiK3E/edit?usp=sharing . CLICK TO READ MORE. VISIT AMAZON AND FINDFIND SHOCK AND AWE WITH SPECIAL ADDITIONS AT THE END OF…
DEFENSIVE CLICHES
November 9, 2022
HEAR IT AS IT MIGHT SOUND IN ANOTHER CULTURE When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people…
MOVE BEYOND DENIAL AND PARALYZING GUILT
November 4, 2022
NOVEMBER 16 On November 16, I will republish my novel Shock and Awe, but with an experimental new format. People…
EACH OF US PAY A PRICE FOR THE RACISM IN OUR SOCIETY
November 2, 2022
PSYCHIC COST OF SLAVERY There is no clear way to calculate the psychic cost passed down through generations of African…
DID GOD MAKE A MISTAKE
October 26, 2022
DOES GOD MAKE MISTAKES? DOES GOD MAKE MISTAKES Was God a horrible planner and made a critical mistake in choosing…
BUILDING A CORPORATE IMAGE OF YOUR CHURCH
October 21, 2022
ENGAGING CHURCH MEMBERS Tell me a little about your connection with the church. Are you a man or woman? Would…
Recognize healthy and unhealthy clergy and church
October 19, 2022
CLERGY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION. As one prepares for this journey of faith, it is helpful to keep in mind two…
Working with Church Leadership
October 14, 2022
PREPARATION FOR LEADERSHIP MEETING Each pastor briefly explains to their leadership council about the clergy meeting. In response to that…
FIRST STEPS WITH OTHER CLERGY
October 12, 2022
FIRST STEP FOR A PASTOR OF A CHURCH Identify five or six other clergy that you think might also be…