“Enough” is not a word that typically inspires. Perhaps we’ve had enough of something negative—“enough already.” Or maybe we’ve reached the minimum threshold of something positive—“good enough.” But when is something, or someone, simply enough? Prior to entering vocational ministry, […]
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Surprised by Joy
Stories That Shaped My Faith Suprised by Joy by Julie Anderson | July 29, 2019 When I was a senior at North Park University, a friend asked me to become his “joy ambassador.” He explained that he wanted me to [...]
Committed to the Dream
Committed to the Dream How his own path to education prepared the retiring CHET president to lead a new generation of Latino and Latina students to serve the church An interview with Ed Delgado by Stan Friedman | July 25, [...]
Racialized Religion: A Conversation with Jemar Tisby
When it comes to reflecting on the deepest of America’s sins […]
On the Threshold of Change
How the Covenant responded to the Black Manifesto
My Secret Shame
What happens to God’s call to ministry in the face of mental illness?
Trading Office Plants for Sand Castles
In the latest chapter of my ministry journey, I’m now in the beginning stages of trying to plant a church. The existing congregation I serve is not capable of growing into the kind of diverse, welcoming, multigenerational church it wants […]
Looking Ahead with 30/30 Vision
Looking Ahead with 30/30 Vision Introducing Young Leaders Who Are Developing Their Call in the Covenant by Erin Chan Ding | July 3, 2019 Inside a church in Sacramento, California, a group of four young pastors spread out hundreds of [...]
A Mourning Shared: Grace Like Scarlett Review
Adriel Booker’s book, Grace Like Scarlett, offered balm for my heart and practical information around the unique needs of a parent and family experiencing a miscarriage.
Church Spotlight: Coming Home to the Potter’s House
“Listen to each other with empathy, patience, and respect. Offer to help and support anyone who is in need. Value each other with God’s love. Encourage each other to grow in faith, love, and wisdom.” That’s exactly what they are living into
on the corner of Clay and Grove Streets in Thomaston.
Church Spotlight: A Whispered Call to Ministry
They call themselves the Harbor Covenant Church. “A harbor provides shelter for boats in storms, facilities to repair boats, and it acts as a port where you can import and export cargo to the rest of the world. Jesus did those things, and that’s our mission—to be home, healing, and hope through Jesus Christ.” They have been holding preview services and will launch in August.
Making Room for Pain to Speak
Ever since I first saw it, the 1999 movie The Big Kahuna has stuck with me.