"When the status quo benefits you, your theology doesn't normally include changing the status quo. For most white, middle-class Christians, the world is working fine. So religion that includes social change doesn't matter. They want to leave things pretty much as they are."

I will be speaking at the Global Connect Conference in Kirchheim, Germany next month. Christian Associates International is an incredible group of people who I have enjoyed partnering with for nearly a decade, ever since Linus Morris asked to me speak to the group in Budapest, 2003. Linus has since handed the reins over to Rob Fairbanks and the future looks bright for this group of missional high-achievers, but not without its challenges. Pray for me that I grasp what those challenges are and respond with the hopeful message of God's Word that equips us for every good work!!! 

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Cautionary note: 
If you are a “I love anything Steve Jobs produces and I worship him sycophant,” you will not like
this blog.  Stop reading now.

I did it.  I
bought an iPad.  I heard both
cheers and jeers from my friends – depending on which side of the Mac great divide they stood on. read more

You, full of mercy and longsuffering, hopeful and longing,

You created a nation and a people to live with, to love with,
to continue with.  read more

Today I am in Prague and I just had lunch with Christian social entrepreneur and businessman Mathias Schwender, who joined up with New Yorker Chris Syvertsen to open up Prague's newest and most environmentally friendly hotel/hostel called Mosaic House. You may have read about it recently on the New York Times article "Green Hotel and Hostel Opens in Prague" or on TreeHugger, which I know you all read religiously.

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You are worthy of worship,

 glory and honor and praise…knees bending. read more

I am reading Craig Van Gelder’s book entitled: The Ministry of the Missional Church – A Community Led by the Spirit. The link is on the left under Books Read.  I recommend it for a variety of reasons.  It does broach some important questions. 

Here is one: What role does the Holy Spirit play in missional activity? In Church planting? Not only theologically (that is important), but also practically? read more

This is a short essay on organic church planting from my dear friend Matt Thomas.  Matt is an amazing person and a passionate follower of Jesus.  He happens to also be the Bishop of the Free Methodist Church.  It deserves to be read.  Enjoy!

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How do I know if I am
called…called to go?

When… read more