In Defense of the Megachurch

In Defense of the Megachurch

Megachurches are a continually evolving phenomenon in the United States. They have often attracted criticism for supposedly prioritizing financial prosperity over the well-being of their congregations, neighboring communities, and the rest of the world. Particularly...
When Sunday Demands More Than A Smile

When Sunday Demands More Than A Smile

I am not so daft as to be unaware of how people think of me. I understand my unconventionalness draws attention. The latest example came while sitting with a couple of long-time church members. Somewhere around the one-hour mark, a set of eyes set upon me, looked me...
Grace over Guilt in the Gen-Z Job Crisis

Grace over Guilt in the Gen-Z Job Crisis

Crying on the floor of my fiancé’s apartment wasn’t where I expected to find myself three weeks after college graduation. But there I was with tear-stained cheeks and shaky breath after receiving yet another “Thank you for your application. Unfortunately,...
Remembering Kyle Lake 20 Years Later

Remembering Kyle Lake 20 Years Later

When Kyle Lake waded into the waters of baptism, preparing our congregation to bear witness to the transforming power of Jesus in the life of one of our own, we didn’t know it would be a core moment in our lives, in his, and in the life of our church. He didn’t walk...