The Ministry of Showing Up: Why Presence Matters More Than Perfection
What People Remember I have spent most of my adult life in church communities. I’ve seen services that were beautifully choreographed and others that went off the rails. I’ve seen budgets balanced to the penny and others that kept us up at night. I’ve worked on events, programs, and plans that looked perfect on paper […]
Rituals, Routines, and the Soul of a Community
The Small Things That Hold Us Together Church life is full of meaningful moments. Baptisms, weddings, funerals, and holiday services come to mind right away. These events are big, emotional, and often deeply moving. But if I’m honest, what sticks with me just as much, maybe even more, are the everyday rhythms that happen week […]