I know I have talked about welcome a lot, and in person I talk about it even more. In fact, I list it as one of the top values in any work we do with people. It marks our spaces and is one of the biggest critiques of any space we enter whether for work, … Continue reading Welcome here! Will you be hosting or guesting with us?
Theology beer camp?
Yes, you read that right. If you were following me on social media at all this past week and weekend you saw I travelled to St. Paul, MN, to partake of my first Theology Beer Camp. If you are unfamiliar with this event, it is advertised as a safe place for people of varying journeys … Continue reading Theology beer camp?
Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come upon us and I for one am encouraged to see the number of people who have embraced it here in Winnipeg, and of course on social media. (My favourite design from: http://www.gifts.shopfirstnations.com) I stumbled on, and into, a few conversations not long ago about the value … Continue reading Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
My history of Leadership slogans
What slogans have you adopted over the years? As much as I say I hate slogans I have to chuckle at how often a slogan has stuck with me over the years. A number of slogans were not real 'slogans' per , as in no one designed them and said this is what we need … Continue reading My history of Leadership slogans
But…Why?
Why? Yeah, but why?? Why not??? I am a lifelong 'why?' asker. Just ask any of my siblings and people who had to oversee me in some way. I have gotten in trouble for the question more than once, but still asked. It is what made me an uncomfortable fit in some permanent roles, where … Continue reading But…Why?
Won’t you be my neighbour
"It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood..." and the song goes on. Most people in North America know the theme song for 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' in their memory files somewhere, even if you grew up north of the border like me. I actually did not have any working knowledge of Mr. Rogers until much later … Continue reading Won’t you be my neighbour
Anabaptist 500
The 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement?! You don’t look a day over 200... We are living into a complicated history on a few fronts. Just yesterday the inauguration for the new commander-in-chief for the United States happened. It is the first time a convicted felon has been able to take the office of the … Continue reading Anabaptist 500
What we meant to say
Forrest Gump is one of my favourite movies. I saw it when it first came out back in 1994, an important year in my life, and the story just seems to continue to resonate with me today. Over the Christmas break I rewatched it...again...and was struck by a few new things I had not noticed … Continue reading What we meant to say
The Very Good Gospel
You might remember a while back I asked you this simple question: What is your good news? You can reread that post now with its focus being on the plural 'you' of church. The Very Good Gospel here represents my recent reading of Lisa Sharon Harper's awesome book by that title. If you have the … Continue reading The Very Good Gospel
50 and counting
I assumed I would have something very wise to share on my 50th birthday. Instead, this happened... As I reflected on 50 years, I realized I had daydreamed about my own funeral. Yes, I know, that is more than a little cryptic, but I have a vivid imagination so it made sense to me. By … Continue reading 50 and counting
What is your gospel?
Before reading further you may want to take a glance at an old post I wrote about doing church in the world. It is based in reading Tim Soeren's book, Everywhere You Look. Here's the link to the post: What is the church for? So, let's talk a little more about church as a 3rd … Continue reading What is your gospel?
Is the church a great good place in the community?
So, is the church a third place in North American society? "The church is the community that believes it is not the star of its own story." (Bertrand & Root, When Church Stops Working) This could be a deeper theological conversation and an often is and it should be. Unfortunately, outside of blogs like this, … Continue reading Is the church a great good place in the community?
