What is Trendwatching for Theologians: The institutional church is always the last to adapt. After philosophy, the arts and sciences and pop culture catch a trend, the church always comes in last. We live in an era of disruptive change on a scale that dwarfs the Renaissance/Reformation. Rather than waiting for the change to overwhelm us, … Continue reading Trendwatching for Theologians: DIY Dominion
Author: Russell Smith
Summer Reading for 2012 – Try a little Dickens
Originally printed in the Covenant Courier June 2012 Issue “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” His writing shook the world. His vivid depictions of urban squalor gave fuel to reforms in labor laws and in the management of charitable institutions. He crafted prose rich in sensory detail, and he … Continue reading Summer Reading for 2012 – Try a little Dickens
God Stories from the Fellowship Gathering
Here at the fellowship gathering, as we share meals and meet new people, I've been trying to focus on what God is already up to in our our midst. So I've been asking "what mission are you most excited about in your church." I rejoice in the ministry of Proyecto Amistad, which reaches out to … Continue reading God Stories from the Fellowship Gathering
A Letter A Week: a new project for 2012
When the postman came, he brought excitement and possibility. At least that's how it was when I was a child. There might be a letter from a friend, a postcard from abroad, or a special item that I had ordered from the back of a comic book. That is all but gone. The postal delivery employees … Continue reading A Letter A Week: a new project for 2012
Courage of the Ordinary
This week’s Cincinnati Business Courier features an interview with restaurateur David Falk, who runs the Boca restaurant group. Falk makes a number of comments that set my synapses dancing, but for this post, I’ll focus on this one – an answer to the question “Who inspires you as a chef? As an entrepreneur?” Falk replies: … Continue reading Courage of the Ordinary
Horizons of the Possible 