by Chris | Jan 8, 2021 | Articles, Vision
In this article, I recount and synthesize some experiences and ideas from 2020 in order to discern what it might mean for the future of Church. Read on to dive in or skip to what interests you from this outline: Pivoting Our Platform Sharing Stories, Casting Vision...
by Chris | Jun 2, 2020 | Articles
As part of the recent COVID-19 and the Digital Transformation of the Church conference, I got to have a public conversation (click to watch) with Rev. Dr. Laurie Brenner, pastor of West Side Presbyterian Church. This article summarizes some thoughts from our...
by Chris | Mar 21, 2020 | Articles
Last weekend I struggled with how to love and serve my neighbors. Do I deliver groceries to those who can’t (and shouldn’t) go out? Do I go donate blood to dwindling blood banks? Donate to struggling charities? This past week it hit me. Working at Facebook...
by Chris | Mar 18, 2020 | Articles
Many churches are livestreaming their services in response to COVID-19. And many pastors are asking questions about copyright. (jump to the list of resources or keep reading to learn why this matters. Check out this Virtual Church Training if you’re looking for...
by Chris | Feb 19, 2020 | Articles
I came across this inspiring interview with Pastor Huang Lei from the city of Wuhan, which is the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). In my talk on “A Second Reformation”, I mention how technology busts the church status quo, leading us...
by Chris | Feb 2, 2020 | Articles
Here are 7 ways to connect faith and work. None of them are meant to be pitted one against another, or to prioritize one as more or less important. As this applies to technology, we might also think about the different ways we interact with technology: As a creator As...
