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5 Ways “Missional” Churches Can Miss the Mission of God

5 Ways “Missional” Churches Can Miss the Mission of God

Missional has been a buzzword among Christian leaders, especially over the past few decades. People, churches, and even organizations want to be missional, but where does the traditional understan...

3 Reminders from Teaching Theology to Church Leaders

3 Reminders from Teaching Theology to Church Leaders

A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of leading a study on systematic theology for leaders of our church. I’m so grateful for these people and am honored to serve alongside them here in our ...

Does Theology Really Matter?

Does Theology Really Matter?

If you went to seminary or Bible College before entering church work and leadership, you probably resonate with what many feel early on—surprise at how little it feels like we use our seminary k...

My Four-Year-Old is a Theologian

My Four-Year-Old is a Theologian

I arrived home after church one Sunday. We had just started a brand-new series called, “A Firm Foundation.” The eleven-week series focused on the core doctrine of the church. As I sat down for lu...

Sabbath Rest: Legalistic or Liberating?

Sabbath Rest: Legalistic or Liberating?

Sabbath has always been part of my life, but it hasn’t necessarily been restful. My dad began working for a church two weeks before I was born, so I literally can’t remember a time when church s...

The Cost of Not Resting

The Cost of Not Resting

It was a blazing hot 100-degree day in the Utah desert. On day two of the 28-day race, Dave Buschow’s body and mind were already pushed to the edge of his limits. After nearly ten hours of running...

Practicing a Rhythm of Rest

Practicing a Rhythm of Rest

You’ve been there, that moment of a critical ZOOM meeting, and your computer freezes. Maybe it is the pinwheel of doom, the beachball of death, or perhaps the screen freezes when your face is i...