I love Logos Bible Software and have been using it for years for research when I write, prep sermons, or am doing general study. I’ve found it to be incredibly helpful and a useful tool. As a result, I’ve begun partnering with them to be able to provide their resources at a discount. This is one way…
Since stepping out of local church ministry 3 years ago, I’ve been able to use my 20+ years of ministry and leadership experience to come alongside churches, nonprofits, and leaders in several different ways. If I can be helpful to you, I’d love to chat. Feel free to schedule a time HERE. Some of the ways…
If you are a pastor, artist, or other church leader who feels connected to the post-evangelical space – which is to say that you have felt ecclesiologcally homeless in the larger church landscape. Not quite sure where you fit, but you’re not ready to give up on the church and you’re a part of reimagining…
Join other post-evangelical pastors and leaders October 12-13 to connect, learn from one another, and know that you’re not alone For a while now I’ve been connecting with pastors and leaders who feel like they don’t belong anywhere in the church landscape. The phrase we’ve borrowed from Jason Miller is that we feel ecclesiologically homeless….
“I would die for you” No one had ever said that to me before. But as this man, who was clearly a former Navy Seal, explained to me the reason he sat where he did in church was in case someone came into the church shooting. He fully intended to jump in front of me…
One of my reflections every year is to spend some time reviewing the books that I read during the year. It gives me a picture of what I was processing and being challenged by. It’s a great catalogue of new thoughts taking root and new ideas that are percolating. The early Christian leader, Paul of…
I hadn’t ridden my road bike in 22 months. After my friend Paul had been hit and killed on his bike, while riding a route that he and I used to ride together, I hadn’t been able to get on mine. A sort of mental block developed that wasn’t necessarily rational, but I couldn’t seem…
Pastor friends, you have a unique role right now. You are leading an organization that is having to be quickly adaptive. Making decisions like deciding on a Thursday or Friday to livestream your worship services for the first time on Sunday. You’re shepherding people, having to figure out how to meet the needs of your…
I started a monthly newsletter that launched yesterday. It’s simply called, Mike’s Notes and is meant to provide monthly notes with thoughtful resources for ordinary people. The initial one is below. If you want to subscribe to get it emailed to you monthly, you can use the subscription box in the sidebar or follow this…
This morning I let Parkcrest know that Allison and I have decided that I will be stepping down from my role at Parkcrest and August 4th will be my last day as Lead Pastor at the church. Over the years, it has become increasingly apparent to both Allison and I that I’m unable to maintain…