When Tragedy Happens, Run to the Hurting (Not to a Narrative)
After a recent tragedy, I saw 3 different waves of narratives hit, one after another, within 48 hours. Why do we do this as a culture? Why do we rush so quickly to a narrative? I share why I believe we do this, the effect it can have on us and others, and the better path forward.
The Emerging Pastor (or “Christian Influencer”) Who Makes Me Nervous
It can be a beautiful sight when a pastor’s influence (or a Christian’s social media account) takes off. It can be a great benefit to those under their influence and a testament to the power of God. At the same time, I feel a bit nervous when I see a combination of key factors playing out in the life of the leader or influencer. This post examines those factors.
The Courage and Wisdom of Pastoral Silence
Have you wondered why some pastors have been so silent on the many issues we’ve faced this year? Are they cowards? Are they trying to protect their job? Or are they actually courageous and really wise? In this post, I make a case for the latter. I hope this helps pastors to feel free from the pressure of saying things just for the sake of it.
“Jesus Is On the Throne” To Say or Not To Say?
If you go on Twitter and type in the phrase “Jesus is on the throne” you will see a surprising divide in how that phrase should be used in this present moment. Should Christians be using this phrase during these tense times? Or should Christians hold off? In this post, I unpack the rationale some give as to why we shouldn’t use this phrase right now, followed by a few counterpoints before some closing thoughts.
Pastors, Let’s Not Make These Social Media Mistakes During Divisive Days
It’s challenging enough for pastors to lead their churches under great circumstances. The last thing pastors need is the loss of credibility due to unwise engagement with social media, especially during divisive times. In this blog post, I share a few social media mistakes pastors can make during divisive times and conclude with a few practical exhortations.