The Exile of the Church

The Exile of the Church

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of exile as a way of understanding the challenge of church leadership today.  It’s a helpful way of thinking about the church’s place in the world right now, especially in Western culture.   What is exile? The truth is, most of us in the West are…

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Sometimes you gotta step out of your comfort zone. I don’t know about you, but I much prefer to stay in my comfort zone. It’s way easier inside my comfort zone. I know how things work inside my comfort zone. I know what to expect inside my comfort zone. I mean, I just feel comfortable…