What does a healthy multiracial church actually look and feel like in real life? This article highlights the beautiful story of Nim Maua, pastor of Church in the Valley (CIV) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nim and I met at the 2025 Global Exponential Conference and I was struck by how his story reflects the […]
AI isn’t coming for your pulpit. But it is showing up everywhere else. From sermon prep tools to Bible study apps to administrative help, AI is starting to quietly shape how ministry gets done. And while some pastors are excited, others feel overwhelmed – or even suspicious. Here’s the truth: AI isn’t a magic trick, […]
While we have no examples of digital ministry in scripture, we do have examples of “long-distance” ministry in Paul’s writings. Paul, by way of handwritten letters and messengers like Timothy, found creative ways of speaking to his distant partners. I often wonder what Paul’s ministry would have looked like if he had access to social […]
Some of the earliest feedback I received after preaching was, “That was a great message. But I couldn’t stay in this church if you were the pastor.” My face must have spoken for me because I didn’t say a word, and they continued, “I love it when you preach; I just couldn’t be here with […]
