The following was my signature assignment for my Leading Established Churches course at Johnson University in the spring of 2011. I find that now is the time… Read more “The Missio Dei: Congregational Redevelopment in the Episcopal Church in the 21st Century in America”
Category: Ecclesiology
Vocational Reflections
Yes, I’m happily and joyfully making my way back home to the Episcopal Church where I belong! Yes, I’ve wrestled with and struggled with a perceived calling… Read more “Vocational Reflections”
A Man Who Was a Priest and Never Even Knew It
My father was a drinker, a complex man. A man who battled and raged war with addictions all his life right up until his final breaths. He… Read more “A Man Who Was a Priest and Never Even Knew It”
ByzantinExit: My Non-Shame Related Reasons for Withdrawing from the Eastern Orthodox Church (Shamefessional #14)
This past week a dude who calls himself “The Bible Answer Man,” a lifelong Protestant joined the Orthodox Church, which led me to want to share something… Read more “ByzantinExit: My Non-Shame Related Reasons for Withdrawing from the Eastern Orthodox Church (Shamefessional #14)”
Vending Machine “Christianity”: The Church Created in Our Own Image (Mini-Blog #6)
Fr. Benedict Simpson, a Facebook friend, posted this deeply thought-provoking, but yet sharply critical status about Americans and how they “church hop”. One thing I have learned… Read more “Vending Machine “Christianity”: The Church Created in Our Own Image (Mini-Blog #6)”
Hope Anew in the Gospel: Respond to Abuse & Betrayal with Even More Raw Transparency
A post from my pal over at “Musings of a Hardlining Moderate” that I find myself highly agreeing with. He makes some great points about ministry that… Read more “Hope Anew in the Gospel: Respond to Abuse & Betrayal with Even More Raw Transparency”
Spiritual…but Not…
Courtney was recalling to me a incident at work the other day when a co-worker, who she hadn’t met before, asked her about the book she was… Read more “Spiritual…but Not…”
The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow (Guest Blog)
Back in September of 2008 Father John Peck wrote a fine little essay that caused a lot of stirring to occur within Orthodox circles. Father John’s words here… Read more “The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow (Guest Blog)”
The Daring Adventure Life 