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Reading, both widely and deeply, is a vital discipline for any leader. But reading is especially important for the Christian leader, because our way of leadership (following Jesus) isn’t just pragmatic. It’s a inherently theological pursuit that demands we reflect deeply on our relationships regularly.

We asked some of our team to give us a few favorite books from 2020, and we’ve got a fantastic list below, in no particular order. (Note: these aren’t necessarily books that were released this year, just books we happened to read this year.)

[Read more…] about Our 27 Favorite Books of 2020

In Gravity Leadership Academy, one of the core practices we train leaders in is to proclaim good news like Jesus did. (And I’m not talking primarily about preaching, by the way.)

To proclaim good news (like Jesus did) is to announce, in words and actions, the truth of who God is, who we are because of who God is, and what’s really real because of who God is and what God’s done.

[Read more…] about Why is it So Hard to Proclaim Good News Like Jesus Did?

I’ve noticed that one of the subtle effects of social distancing for 6 months (it’s been 6 months!) is that the less often I see someone I care about in person, the easier it is for me to tell myself uncharitable stories about their motivations, or their feelings toward me.

[Read more…] about Cherish Tender Feelings For Each Other (Curated Links Sept 11, 2020)

I recently finished reading The Solace of Fierce Landscapes, by Belden Lane. It’s an exploration of “desert” and “mountain” spirituality in the church fathers, combined with personal reflections from visits to monasteries around the world, and his own mother’s slow journey toward death.

[Read more…] about Attentiveness and Indifference: Curated Links Sept 4, 2020

“Normal” church life has been disrupted by the pandemic, which has given many people an unexpected opportunity to rethink what worship is, and what it’s for.

[Read more…] about Imitate What You Receive: Curated Links Aug 28, 2020

Last Sunday the church I co-pastor with Matt had its first in-person worship gathering in 23 weeks (outdoors, face masks, social distanced, the whole 9 yards). But my family and I had to stay home because of a slight possibility we’d been exposed to Covid (we hadn’t, everyone’s fine).

[Read more…] about Gathering the Body: Curated Links August 21, 2020