Having spent my career as a church professional (or in roles that might be called church adjacent), I was drawn to an article that appeared this week about Christian “branding.” … Continue reading Christian Branding
Save Us Now
For Christians, this is Holy Week; for Jews it is Passover; and Muslims are in the midst of the Holy month of Ramadan. These three holidays are among the most … Continue reading Save Us Now
Christian Nationalism
It is probably long past time that I addressed this topic in these posts. Multiple recent references to the growing appeal of this ideology make the topic particularly urgent, especially … Continue reading Christian Nationalism
Memorial Day Side Bar
I was asked to speak at the annual Memorial Day flag pole ceremony in my home town of Palisades, NY. The invitation was extended by the local John M. Perry … Continue reading Memorial Day Side Bar
Easter, Passover, Ramadan
At the end of February, I was asked to serve as short-term interim pastor of the Palisades Presbyterian Church here in the small town on the Hudson River north of … Continue reading Easter, Passover, Ramadan