Reframe: Jesus the King
I've been doing some preparation for teaching at the next retreat of our learning community. At the next session of the Flourish Collective Academy, we'll be talking about the gospel. And while that word brings to mind the work of Jesus on the cross, often the gospel...
Meaningful, Meaningless, and Means
“When people focus on means, they find their lives meaningless. But to the degree that they focus on ends, they find their lives meaningful.“ - Dr. David CoreyThe quote sparked a great reflection penned by Jeff Haanen of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. He...
Invitation to a Flourishing Life
(Our friend Mark Roberts has graciously allowed us to repost this from his "Life for Leaders" devotional. It begins a series on flourishing, which we think about often. I'd recommend signing up to benefit from his pastoral wisdom for leaders. To read this in it's...
MLK’s Theology of Work
When Martin Luther King day rolls around, I try to remind myself of MLK Jr's message, courage, and impact. Usually I head for a copy of the Letter from a Birmingham Jail. You can get a sense of the background of the letter (5:39) and even listen to King read the...
The Soul As Wild Animal
We are looking forward to the launch of the 2022 cohort of our Flourish Collective Academy. Each year, a new crop of congregational leaders come together to develop leadership capacities. As I prepare to tailor our content to the unique situation and makeup of this...
Redemptive Scrooge
We are fans of the good folk over at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. Founded by John Stott and friends, they have been working to help "Christians on the frontline to develop the wisdom and practices that can help us all live fruitfully for Christ...
Why Does Flourish San Diego Exist?
Why does Flourish San Diego exist? What do we hope to accomplish? In this post, I simply want to lay out as clearly as I can why we do what we do. It’s All Because of Jesus Before I say anything else about Flourish San Diego, I have to begin by saying that...
Weekend Reader – Metaverse
There are several email newsletters that I subscribe to for a thoughtful reflection on culture. One of these is a resource called The Weekend Reader by Max Anderson. We had a chance to meet at some wonderful meetings in Brooklyn a few years back. It was a gathering of...
Church Planting with Resilience
This week has been full of energy and excitement for those who long to see new church startups in town. This past Thurs, the San Diego Church Planting Movement (SDCPM) hosted lunches across San Diego County in an effort to provide encouragement and support for pastors...