The essence of unity is humility. Campus Renewal Ministries is not so much trying to unify the Body of Christ as we are trying to build an atmosphere of genuine humility among ministry leaders because humility changes the spiritual climate…

“Stand clear of the closing door please…the next station is 14th Street Union Square…Stand clear of the closing door please.” As the robotic voice echo in the halls of the hollow steel chambers of the subway car, people push, shove…

In 1996, religious life at the University of Arkansas was pretty much like it is in many other places in the Bible Belt – lots of Christian groups each doing their own thing without regard for the other groups on…

Hello Barcelona Rising from the horizon, it will be the tallest church in the world when completed. Even so, it won’t compare to the tallest mountain in city of Barcelona. There stands the unfinished work of architect Antoni Gaudi –…

This semester I have been writing about the character traits and skills of effective missional community leaders. I wrote about missional leaders being proactive, hospitable, and generous. This week I will write about missional leaders being available. If you’re like…

Among all the sermons, books and blogs in the world, it seems everyone wants to talk about what appears to be concrete, the “musts,” “shoulds,” and “should nots.” But I have learned over nearly a decade of leadership and ministry…

Recently at a conference I was attending, I had a conversation with a worship pastor from another church where he insisted: “Sundays are for the saints.” I asked if it was important for those leading in different church communities to…

In John 17, in the high priestly prayer of Jesus, Christ prays that He would be glorified that He might glorify the Father. In verses 20 and 21, Jesus makes a point that is necessary for is to take seriously:…

In 1996, religious life at the University of Arkansas was pretty much like it is in many other places in the Bible Belt – lots of Christian groups each doing their own thing without regard for the other groups on…