Last week I had the blessing to attend the contextual ministries convocation and class intensive at United Theological Seminary. This is the start of my second of three years at…

A reminder before I share some thoughts with you:  The 8:00 worship service begins this Sunday, September 12!  This service will be a weekly communion service (replacing the chapel communion…

This week we start a new sermon series, Following Jesus. One of the ways we are invited to follow Jesus is by showing our love to God and others through…

Lucy is chasing Charlie Brown… “I’m going to get you Charlie Brown…I’m going to get you!” All of a sudden Charlie Brown comes to a screeching halt. He stops, puts…

What is a beloved community? It’s a term that was first coined by philosopher-theologian Josiah Royce, then popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It means a community in which…

Rev. Ben Johnson’s blog records the following: After suffering a string of thefts at his organic farm, Melvin Burns made an unusual offer. He offered the thief a job if…

I hope that you are enjoying these summer days.  Paul writes in his second letter to the Corinthians: “You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which…

God chooses and uses women. That statement might seem obvious, but for thousands of years it has been up for debate in the Church, particularly as it pertains to leadership.…

As busy pastors with young children, we sometimes needed help with light home repairs.   My Dad was the kind of guy who showed up with a toolbox. He would…