A suburban Chicago church is following a difficult but rewarding path in an effort to bridge racial gaps, give away more money, and conform to the biblical model for church.
How can the body function if one part is missing? or worse yet, performing the wrong task?
The worship debate is more complex than ?traditional vs. contemporary? music. What guidance do we have for meaningful worship?
Two conversions become reflected in two different lexicons and perceptions of language.
How a local writers' group changed from being a place of belonging.
On (not) coming to terms with the burden of citizenship.
Excavating the meaning and practices of humility.
Lessons in leading from Nehemiah and the city council.
Learning how to sense the love of God in each moment.
Reflections from an art director on aesthetic shepherding.
Confessions of a natural-born leader.
An important lesson for moving yourself and your organization forward.
The artfulness of community development in a small, rural city.