Christians long wrestled with the sacred and secular. Intentionally or unintentionally, a higher degree got placed on what revolved around the church rather than seeing faith move us to the neighborhood and marketplace. …

People have asked me about the arrival of Lucy, our second daughter. My response consists of two words, “Beautifully complicated.” One month into Lucy’s little life, we have had to learn, like any parents, how to adjust our schedules and recalibrate our sleep expectations. Hayley, our three-year-old, loves the role…

If you serve as a church leader, you have navigated the complexities of this pandemic for a whole year. Let that sink in for a moment. This pandemic has accelerated change in ways that we could not foresee. I believe many of you should be commended. You took risks and…

Imagine if twenty years ago, churches treated social media like email. Personal emails, not the newsletter type emails that go to the whole church. Two-three people on staff would respond to every email on behalf of the entire church. That sounds wildly inefficient for all parties involved. As we approach…

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8 Today, we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., who embodied Micah 6:8. He reminds us that the gospel…

Recently, the Social Media Church Podcast post this article about why people are listening to religious podcasts. Following seeing that article, I have had a few conversations about Browncroft’s podcast, Why God Why. I still remember the day I sat with John Iamaio…

You’re reading this post because you understand social media’s critical value at the church, non-profit, or even the organization you serve. We find ourselves almost a year into a pandemic. Now more than ever, churches are looking for ways to stay connected to people who will not come in-person for…

We sum up our hope this Christmas — A weary world rejoices. You gave up the riches of heaven to come as a baby. You came with little fanfare or public spectacle. As we reflect on Your birth, we recognize Your ways are not our ways. …

My friend Adam and I this weekend were texting back forth about this tweet. 2020 has brought a heaviness to a regularly joyful season. In this year, we have walked through a pandemic, racial reckoning, job losses, contested elections, disrupted routines, and added…