A version of this article first appeared at Word&Way November 3, 2021 The story of how Netflix replaced Blockbuster is a well-documented and prominently cited tale of warning. The documentary The Last Blockbuster can of course be streamed on Netflix. The fall of a video rental empire is the foundation narrative to the popular TV show Schitt’s Creek… … Continue reading Physical Media, Streaming, and Ministry as Metaphor
Gathered for Hope
This article originally appeared in Word&Way September 20, 2021 I gather with a group of pastors every so often to discuss ministry, local church issues, and pastoral leadership. During our most recent conversation, a good friend guided us in a reflection of Matthew 11. And the conversation was rich and encouraging to the point I wanted … Continue reading Gathered for Hope
BJC Curriculum Helps Navigate Issues Surrounding Christian Nationalism
A new interactive curriculum provided by the Baptist Joint Committee helps identify and wrestle with issues of Christian nationalism. The curriculums origins are rooted in the Christians Against Christian Nationalism movement endorsed by dozens of Christian leaders representing a broad coalition of Christian institutions and publications including the American Baptist Churches USA Office of General … Continue reading BJC Curriculum Helps Navigate Issues Surrounding Christian Nationalism
Table in Crisis
This article first appeared on the Jesus Creed Blog at Christianity Today. As images of the quarantined passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess filled our living room television in February 2020, I experienced a feeling of nebulous foreboding. I distinctly remember saying aloud to my family, “This is either going to be the most … Continue reading Table in Crisis
Talkin Table with Baptist Studies Center
Special thanks to Myles Werntz of the Baptist Studies Center at Abiline Christian University for hosting me for this YouTube interview.To learn more about the Baptist Studies Center visit their website: https://www.acu.edu/academics/college-of-biblical-studies/departments/bible-missions-ministry/baptist-studies-center/ https://youtu.be/ICK9n3WR5wk
Table Life 