You’re Not Alone. You’re Not the Only One. That’s Perfectly Normal.
Dec 2, 2022
Pastoring
These are the three most common phrases I say to people during pastoral counseling. I usually hesitate a bit because I never want to make people
Marketing and Outreach in a Post Evangelical Church
Oct 19, 2022
Pastoring
Something I wrestle with constantly as a pastor of a progressive/inclusive church is the need for “outreach” or “marketing” or whatever it is we’re
From Courtship to Union - Res City and the Table
Aug 24, 2022
Pastoring
Nine months ago, in November 2021, we announced the beginning of a courtship between Resurrection City DC and The Table Church. As a refresher,
I Didn’t Dupe You
Jul 21, 2022
Blog & Pastoring
I recently heard that a few folks at my former church in Iowa felt like I duped them. The claim is that for the ten years I pastored at Good News
Thoughts on Pride 2022
Jun 27, 2022
Blog & Pastoring & Bible & Theology
For the first time this June, The Table Church marched in Washington, DC’s Pride Parade. My family and I marched alongside our LGBTQ church family
Here are some more concrete thoughts on “young people leaving the faith.
May 18, 2022
Pastoring
” I’m just speaking anecdotally. The research on this is immense and
Open Communion at the Table
May 1, 2022
Bible & Theology & Pastoring
The Table Church practices open Communion, open even to those who don’t follow Christianity. When we offer Communion we say, “Anyone who seeks the
Two Years at the Table
Mar 2, 2022
Pastoring & Blog
I’m a day late on this, but it was 2 years ago on March 1 that I started my pastorate at The Table. The family and I snuck in to each service and
4 Big Changes
Feb 11, 2022
Pastoring
The only thing that’s constant is change. That’s no less true at The Table Church. Below I’m going to let you know about four significant
Reading the Septuagint
Jan 14, 2022
Blog & Pastoring & Bible & theology
For my morning devotions I have been reading the Septuagint. The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. Why read a translation
Credit Hours for Professional Degrees
May 21, 2021
Pastoring
Here’s a small sampling of the number of credit hours required for some professional degrees. Masters in Culinary Arts (Chef Degree) 40 Credit