What’s Next?

What’s Next?

Summer went quickly and the work ahead feels overwhelming. In the past week, I have spoken to movement leaders in The US and in Australia, in Wales and in England, who are telling the story of Pastor/Leaders who are deeply tired as a result of facing COVID, political...

How to Stop the Spread

When it comes to stopping the spread there are three key actions to keep in mind: Keep IsolatedIf you go out keep your distance and do not touch other people.Wear a mask around others This is good advice if the spread we are wanting to stop is COVID-19 but it is...

Subtleties, Shades and Nuances

I love seeing my friend’s artwork which they post online. Pen and ink drawings, water colours, quilting, landscape art – I’ve got some very talented friends. Back in high school I took some art classes and it soon became apparent to me that the difference between good...

Reflections on the Commons Call

When it comes to keeping in step with the Spirit, discernment is a key piece in knowing what we should be doing. This is true for individuals who desire to follow Jesus into the world, but it is also true of the church both locally and nationally. But how does the...

What are the questions we are asking?

Over the last 8 weeks as we have encountered “staying in place,” I have heard church leaders from across the country asking a lot of questions. Why wouldn’t we? We have been in unusual times. First we asked “how we can deliver our services online?” We were inundated...

Missional Commons: A Canadian Conversation

It is 28 years since I planted Southside Community Church in Burnaby, BC. I did not know what I was doing, so my mentor, John Zimmerman, advised that I walk the neighbourhood for several months, watching for what was happening and talking to the Lord and to people...