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August 2021

August 19, 2021

Pastoring in a Racist Church: One Pastor’s Story

This is one pastor’s story of being in a racist church. She's not alone. We...

January 2021

January 14, 2021

How to be Church in a Wilderness of Conspiracy Theories

How can we be church in the midst of a wilderness of conspiracy theories? Like...

January 05, 2021

The Pastor of Cobra Kai – Surprising, Relevant & Redemptive

Season Three of Cobra Kai gives us one of the most realistic & redemptive scenes...

January 03, 2021

Epiphany Light Teaches Us Interfaith Hospitality

They were different than us – outsiders. Yet this little country church trusted the Epiphany...

December 2020

December 08, 2020

Pastoring During (and After) the Coup: Staying Alert, Telling the Truth

Political divisiveness and destabilization can manifest in churches. So how can we pastor during – and...

December 06, 2020

Trumpism is a Starfish, not a Spider. How should churches respond?

Beware: Trumpism is not going away. It’s a “starfish,” not a “spider.” And it's a...

November 2020

November 08, 2020

Fill Your Lamps, Church – Let’s Be Ready! Post-election Sermon

Post-election sermon. Whether you're celebrating or mourning the election, we must not be complacent. There...

November 05, 2020

Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics

Here are some ideas for messaging and preaching in the post-election season -- whether your...

October 2020

October 23, 2020

Election Resources for Faith Leaders: Defend Democracy and Resist Tyranny

Here is a list of election resources for faith leaders so that you can be...

October 10, 2020

The Gospel People Don’t Want to Hear: Book Review

I'm always on the look-out for resources to equip preachers in this perilous time. Lisa...

September 2020

September 13, 2020

The Necessity of Forgiveness – and Accountability: Matthew 18:21-35

The parable about the Unforgiving Servant shows us that forgiveness is essential - but so...

August 2020

August 27, 2020

What to Do When Parishioners Leave – Because of Politics

When parishioners leave because of "politics," it's not always a bad thing. Imagine the church...

August 13, 2020

Church Leaders Need Climate Ambition: Grassroots and Treetops

An open letter to faith leaders: we need your climate ambition to galvanize people of...

August 05, 2020

6 Bible Texts for a Sermon on Racism & Why Your Church Needs to Hear It

So you want to preach a sermon on racism. Where to begin? Here are 6...

July 2020

July 28, 2020

#CloudOfClergy: The Many Ways Faith Leaders Show Up for Justice

The #CloudOfClergy is everywhere! Whether on the front lines, in communities, or houses of worship, their...

July 18, 2020

Clergy Speak Out About Abuses of Power in Portland

Clergy are responding to the abuses of power by law enforcement in Portland, Oregon. This...

July 04, 2020

Announcing: Clergy Emergency League! Resist, Reclaim, Renew

Announcing the official launch of the Clergy Emergency League (CEL)! We support and challenge clergy...

June 2020

June 28, 2020

What is a ‘Prophet’s Reward’? The Bad, The Ugly, and the Good

What did Jesus mean by the phrase, “a prophet’s reward”? Christians in America are learning...

June 20, 2020

Fathers Day Prayers – Inclusive and Expansive

Fathers Day prayers that name different experiences, expanding our notions of fatherhood by including a...

June 07, 2020

Being Theological in a Political World

Being theological in a political world means standing up for justice because the Word of...

June 02, 2020

Trump Invades Church with Military Force. Christians Must Speak Out!

Trump invades church, violates separation of church and state. Christians must speak out!

June 02, 2020

Trump Has Crossed the Line: A Call for Pastors’ Emergency League 2020

Trump has crossed the line. How will people of faith respond to this blasphemy?

May 2020

May 31, 2020

Will White Churches Find Their Pentecost Courage?

Will white churches find their Pentecost courage for justice, peace, repentance, and restoration?

May 24, 2020

The Ascension of Jesus – Shifting Our Focus

The Ascension of Jesus shows us that sometimes we need to pivot and shift our...

May 10, 2020

In God’s House There Are Many (Zoom) Rooms

In the age of COVID-church, we’re rediscovering Jesus's astonishing truth: God’s house has many rooms. Or,...

April 2020

April 18, 2020

Governor Andy Beshear Takes Us to Church: 5 Lessons from COVID-19 Briefings

The way Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear conducts his daily COVID-19 briefings is a master class...

April 05, 2020

We Are ‘Hosanna People’: Palm Sunday and Coronavirus

Palm Sunday's 'Hosanna' takes on a new meaning when facing the coronavirus epidemic. What it...

February 2020

February 23, 2020

Love Touches Fear: Transfiguration Sunday

On Transfiguration Sunday, divinity touches humanity. Transcendence touches immanence. Love touches fear.

February 19, 2020

Churches Can Connect Faith and Creation Care for Lent

As we prepare for Lent and Easter, as well as the 50th Anniversary of Earth...

February 18, 2020

Focus on God’s Creation for Your Lenten Journey

How can For the Beauty of the Earth be used as a congregational resource this...