
Church Volunteer / Ministry Leader
I’m here to learn how to step into Christian leadership in my congregation and/or community.


Where the Corn Grows Loud
Farming as vocation

Solidarity Economics and the Good Life
“We do better when we all do better.” -Paul Wellstone

Youth Sports Versus Church?
Noticing—and bridging—the gap between sports and faith


Healthy But Not Well
On vocation and what it means to be well

Shiny, Happy People: Caring for IBLP Survivors
The documentary opened the door for conversation, but the healing will come in waves

When the Good Life Doesn’t Feel So Good
God’s overflowing love gives us hope

Saints and Fireflies
Who are the imperfect, shining people in your life?

How Faithful People Write Letters to the Editor
Speak publicly without being partisan

Immigration and the Good Life: Where Everyone Has Enough
A good life means a fulfilling life for all people


Memorex ‘90: Normal Bias
You hear both, so that I can too

Totally Unreasonable: the Way to the Good Life
The self-emptying love of God invites us into a deeper good.

Dithyramb* for My Club Feet
A poem