How Theology Is Essential for Healthy Disciples
Theology. Most refrain from conversations surrounding this subject because they believe it belongs in classrooms and colleges, not within conventional or conversational ministry. But what does it ...
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
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 ...
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
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 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...
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...