Cross-Cultural Engagement
Seeking Abundant Life for Indigenous People
Jesus told his followers he came to bring an abundant life, a life that could be described by the fruit of the Spirit. This type of life is sorely needed for all of us, and yet historical circumstances make it challenging even today for Indigenous people.
Continue ReadingWhy Juneteenth Matters
An article from an elder in an NAB church about Juneteenth, and Bonfire
Continue ReadingWhy Acknowledging Juneteenth Is Important to the Church
There’s been a lot of discussion around Juneteenth. Some in church circles might even ask, “What does Juneteenth have to do with Church?”
Continue ReadingIllustrations of Church Multiplication
Stories of NAB churches multiplying ministry in a variety of efforts
Continue ReadingReaction to Chauvin Verdict
I was in my office watching the news on my computer when the three charges were read by Judge Peter Cahill of the Fourth Judicial District in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The camera was on Derek Chauvin’s masked face. I was nervous. At the top of my mind were the potential violence and mayhem and loss of life that could occur if…
Continue ReadingTo Love Is to Listen
About nine years ago, our church restart established a countywide chapter of faith communities who support and promote foster care. During one of the meetings, a passionate advocate for foster care was mentioned. She was one of my high school classmates…
Continue ReadingRacial Reconciliation Sunday
The Japanese have a process in which cracked pottery is repaired by inserting gold in the cracks. This process is called kintsugi and is built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections stronger and more beautiful pieces of art can be created.
Continue ReadingEpiphany about Hospitality
When the subject of hospitality first was mentioned as the theme for the 2021 Triennial, I was unenthused. Sounds nice, I thought. But it’s not really exciting, not thick, not challenging.
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