In the last two blog posts, I said that this season of “stay home-stay safe” could be a season for short-term mission teams to focus on their spiritual growth and reflect on the meaning of mission. Some groups might do this through a Bible study. Others might use a book for mission teams like A … Continue reading Theology – Not Just for Professionals
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Not Going On the Mission Trip
Anthony Gittins describes a missionary experience as a passing over and coming back in his book Ministry at the Margins. He says that this is “the greatest religious adventure of our time”. Many churches have mission teams that have spent months planning and preparing for their mission trip. Some of these were spring break mission … Continue reading Not Going On the Mission Trip
Asking For a Seat at the UMC Table
The United Methodist Church is in the news. NPR, New York Times, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, and many others. They have been meeting in General Conference, where elected delegates from the global church debated whether to maintain prohibitions on LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the church, or to eliminate some of those prohibitions, or … Continue reading Asking For a Seat at the UMC Table
Food for the Soul, Fed for the Work of the Church
Life happens. Sometimes it happens with routines. School schedules, regular work days, afterschool activities and such. Sometimes it happens too fast, when all the normal routines are crowded with business trips, conferences, additional meetings and activities. Other times it happens with focus on a single important event – a dear friend in crisis, a family … Continue reading Food for the Soul, Fed for the Work of the Church
Formed in Community Over Brunch
How do you gather with your friends? Last night I attended a monthly dinner as part of a group that is considering living together in Intentional Community. We’ve been gathering weekly for prayer and have added a meal on the first week as part of our formation. During the table discussion, we were reflecting on … Continue reading Formed in Community Over Brunch
Prayer as Preparation
Are you planning a vacation? Memorial Day in the U.S. traditionally marks the beginning of summer and vacation season. There was a news report recently about the cost of air travel and how many people are expected to fly this summer, with Memorial Day weekend being a peak travel period. I'll be flying this Memorial … Continue reading Prayer as Preparation
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