I participated in my first Micah Global in the Fall of 2018. Practitioners and thought leaders from all over the world with strong emphasis on majority world leaders gathered in the Philippines. Micah Global describes itself as a global Christian
Bob Robinson, executive director of (Re)Integrate together with podcast co-host, Brendan Romigh recently Zoomed in with Tom Sine and myself for a conversation about our new book, 2020s Foresight. (Re)Integrate encourages and equips God’s people to reintegrate their faith with
Craig Morton and Cody Stauffer of the All that’s Holy Blue Collar Podcast (a podcast of The Mission Place) invited Tom Sine and I to a conversation about our new book. According to its site, the Mission Place is not
Phil Vestal of the Ruah Space podcast invited Tom Sine and I to a conversation about our book 2020s Foresight. Ruah Space focuses on making space for the Spirit in our everyday lives. And pays attention to spiritual disciplines can
For a New Beginning by John O’Donohue In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched
The ongoing collaboration between the Parliament of World Religions together with the UN-Environment Programme, has set forth a “Faith for Earth: A Call for Action.” This beautifully compiled document describes the essential, unshakeable reverence that all religions have for creation
Hey friend, I’m looking for a few folks who might be willing to help me launch my new book. 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change is going to be released on September 1,
Recently watched The World Before Your Feet, it’s a documentary film directed by Jeremy Workman and executive produced by Jesse Eisenberg . The film follows Matthew Green on his quest to walk every street, park, and beach in the five
In the revelation of this moment with COVID-19 and systemic racial injustice – is it too late to reorganize the church in the neighborhood for a more equitable future? For far too long, we as a society have ignored the
This week I’m finishing up assessing end of term papers in which my students articulate their theological anthropology through the question ” What is a human being fully alive?” Which as you may hear is drawing from Irenaeus’ famous quotes, “the
WEBINAR 3 – Lament & Imagination: A Theological Response to a Covid-19 World Wednesday June 24, 9:00–11:00 AM Eastern Time… that’s 6:00AM for those of us on the West Coast of the USA. I will serve as a participant in the third
Annually, at the end of the Spring term at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology we gather to hear TED-styled presentations from graduating seniors. While most of the presentations are made by graduates of the school’s theology programs, some
URBAN SHALOM SOCIETY WEBINAR SERIES: Shalom in a Time of Pandemic: Glimpses of Regeneration In just a few short months the global novel coronavirus pandemic has racked the world with tragic human loss. Hundreds of thousands of people are dead
This online event brings two communities of Christians together, pastors and professional placemakers–that is architects, urban designers, planners, and developers–for a learning exchange. The purpose is to equip the church to better love and serve people by helping to design,
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem Menaken encourages us to “stop trying to address white supremacy through dialog. Don’t expect to change the world by teaching tolerance. Forget about
IVPress is making 20 books on race and justice from its catalogue of prophetic authors who share their stories, educate, and challenge. Learn from these books as you pursue justice, wholeness, and racial righteousness in your home, church, and community(ies).
Heidi Campbell has pulled together and made available a timely collection of short, practical, and missional essays called, “Distanced Church: Reflections on Doing Church Online.” I recommend forwarding this link to anyone who has some measure of responsibility to guide a
Here’s my list of book picks for 2019. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them into our world. These are some of the books I have found
One of the most vital conversations at the intersection of: cities, humans, environment, design, and faith is happening at Thriving Cities. As their website says, “Thriving Cities Group uses a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together decades of research, training, community
To the Girl who Works at the Starbucks down the Street from my House on Delmar Heights Road, Swear to God, I’m not a stalker by Rudy Francisco To the girl who works at the Starbucks down the street from
Here are my top ten books for 2018. Since 2000 when I began my online journal, I have complied a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way, and shared
Just got home after an amazing time at Canada’s Skylight Festival. Special thanks to Russell Mitchell-Walker and the entire organizing team for curating a truly beautiful event. The artists, facilitators, & presenters included: Anna Golladay, Mike McHargue (aka Science Mike),
Here’s my top ten list of books for 2017. Each December I pull together a list of the recently published books that ignited something inside of me. Take my lists for what they are, a small collection of titles that
Here’s my top ten list of books of 2016. Most years I try to pull together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more books deserve to
Dr. Steven C. Bouma-Prediger delivered The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology’s 2016 Stanley Grenz Lecture. Author of many books including Earthkeeping and Character, and For the Beauty of the Earth: A Christian Vision for Creation Care. Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger
Paul, Tim, & I get to go up to St. Andrew’s Hall’s “Centre for Missional Leadership” at the invitation of Ross Lockhart and his leadership team at the beginning of next month. Leaders from different church traditions, cultures and regions
A few months ago – September 25, 2015 to be exact – the 193 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled “Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” I can only imagine the
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2015. Each December I pull together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more books deserve to be included.