Ever since writing a book on holiness the first question I typically get asked is how Christians should engage the increasingly unchristian culture around them. America, and many other first world countries, were largely Christian nations in generations past. But today this is no longer the case. Today the center of culture is out in…
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So You’ve Been Asked to be a Mentor…
A few people who read this book have since come to me wondering what they can do when asked to become a mentor. Often people are caught off guard and have a myriad of excuses why they can’t. Maybe you know this person well, maybe not. Maybe you feel equipped and ready to be a…
How Seminary Changed My Faith
I entered into seminary at the AWKNG School of Theology as a newly married twenty-two year old lacking the necessary Bible and theology knowledge needed to help lead others. I also lacked ministry skills and experience. Seminary, for me, was a necessary training ground, and a needed formative experience so that the coming years of…
You Need a Mentor (New Book Release And Giveaway)
Not long ago I came to a point in my life where I sensed something was missing. I had a wife and a solid marriage that flourished within the dreaded first year of companionship. I had a job that was allowing me to gain experience in the field I pictured myself working in the rest…
Everyone Enjoys Trees But Nobody Wants to Rake the Leaves
I live in an old neighborhood. Old houses and really old trees that have lots of leaves. I never want tree relocation companies to touch on them as each fall they look beautiful, but then they start to hit the ground. In a lot of Oregon we don’t get much snow, but we make up…
Leading Up: How to Thrive as a Millennial Leader
From Tyler: Today’s post is from a great young writer and leader in the church, Joel Mayward. He’s just about to release his first book. Check out the post below, and reach out to show him some support as his book launches. — I’m a leader in the church, but I’m ultimately not the one…