Category: church
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A New Sunday Home
For the first couple of years of our church’s short existence we’ve meet at an elementary school on the northern edge of Bronzeville. It’s been a great place for us in so many ways, including a partnership with the community at the school. The only downside was the massive rent that we paid each month,…
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Chick-Fil-A, Boycotts, & the Power of Brands
Last week I adapted my Chick-fil-A post for Leadership Journal and yesterday I contributed a follow-up article. I promise: No more posts about Chick-fil-A after this. Though, to be fair, this one is less about chicken and more about church. It turns out that boycotts are great for business. Last Wednesday Chick-fil-A broke previous sales…
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Ekklesia Project Gathering: Slow Church
Last week I attended my second Ekklesia Project gathering located, conveniently enough for me, on the campus of Loyola University in Chicago. There is a lot about this group I really like and Debra Dean Murphy has a great summary of the gathering that points out much of what I appreciate. In plenary sessions, break-out…
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Experience Matters
Another article I wrote for the Undocumented blog has now been posted. “Many church members are too afraid to come to church anymore.” I was attending a meeting of ministry leaders when the well-respected Hispanic pastor stood to share. He told us how the police had begun parking near their church building on Sunday mornings,…
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“…refusing to do evil to their friends.”
In particular you will be called to be present to your people when their lives are in crisis. Do not be surprised, however, because you have been present at such times those to whom you have been present will find it difficult to love you. Because you are a priest you will be welcomed by…
David W. Swanson 