What if I were to pastor the city? (audio post)
Several years ago, while on vacation in Vancouver, I began teasing out a thought experiment during a prayer walk. In part, this line of thinking was sponsored by Len Sweet’s…
Sacramental Ministry
There are times in our lives when the ordinary expressions of Christian spirituality feel hollow and glib. Such moments lead us to rediscover the deeper parts of our humanity. Traditionally…
Encouraging Momentum
Good news: you can make people better. Bad news: you can only make them better at things they love, care about, and enjoy. In my earlier years I often tried…
Pastoring not Posturing
Much of Christian spirituality deteriorates into posturing. When we try to sound spiritual—as though we are experts on development, discipline, and growth—we come across as vainglorious, arrogant, and egocentric. I…
Five Kinds of Capital
Five Kinds of Capital Mike Breen, leader of 3DM ministries, has an interesting way of framing the spiritual demands of people in the marketplace. Business people, by and large, feel…
Collaboration
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_wp_text text=”Collaboration is touted to be a generator of true creativity. However, collaboration isn’t an innate part of the creative process, nor is it always a good idea. Collaboration…
Coriolis’ Plumblines: our ministry philosophy at Westwinds in a nutshell
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_wp_text text=”Leading a church can be a lot like gathering a group of friends for a road trip. Both have their challenges. For example, just because everyone shares a…
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