Is There a Place for “Pastor” in our 21st Century North American Culture?
Pastor. What was once a highly esteemed position, given great respect and authority, has devolved into something that most people in our […]
Tag: faith
I’m Preparing to Power Down
Although I’ve not been too terribly active on social media this summer, I’m preparing to power down for a few weeks. Maybe […]
As the Quiet(er) Months of Summer Begin
As the quieter months of the summer begin, how will you utilize the time and space that you have? More specifically, and […]
Point Them Towards the Sunrise
Maybe you see what I see, and hear what I hear, when you engage with students around campus. Time and time again […]
(I’m Learning to) Never Say Never
Eight years ago, when I first started at BU, we had no chapel service. And the required convocation program that we had, […]
Find A Reason
The story of Joshua is a familiar one to most of us — and possibly the closest thing to a “kids going […]
See How the Farmer Waits…
I heard this passage in church yesterday and thought of us — and the work we do with students. I was reminded […]
How These Tools Could Save Your Ministry This Year
By my own confession, I’ve never been much of a handy-man. If given the choice, I’d much rather pay someone to fix […]
Taking Care of Yourself—for real this time!
“Know your strengths, vulnerabilities, and triggers.” Check. “Get used to uncertainty and conflict.” Double check. “Experiment beyond your comfort zone.” Um…really? If […]
What Do You Want Your Students Reading This Year?
What do you want your students reading this year? Beyond their textbooks (which I hope you encourage), what are the faith-forming, faith-informing, […]