Monthly Archives: July 2020


Double Standard — a rule or principle which is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups. The world is filled with double standards. Unfortunately, the Church is too, including theological institutions. Expectations related to differing job descriptions, responsibilities, and roles do not count as double standards, especially […]

Leaders: Calibrate Your Weights



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I have been a member of the Evangelical Missiological Society for almost twenty years. I served several years as the Southeastern regional vice president, followed by a few years as the executive vice president for administration. I was involved as a doctoral student. I was involved as an academic. I […]

EMS Conference: Past and Future of Evangelical Mission



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Perspective is important. Perspective humbles. There are 7.5 billion people on the earth. This number has been divided into 17,400 people groups (Joshua Project). Everyone represents a people group. Yes, that means you too. I majored in sociology at the University of Kentucky and did graduate studies in the field […]

You Represent a People Group Too


I recently shared that the Send Institute was hosting a week-long webinar on the topic of North American missiology in a post-pandemic context. It was a great week of conversations. I am honored to serve with this diverse group. If you missed the event, you may find the recordings HERE. […]

Leveraging the Moment to Rethink Long-Term Church Planting