Janet and I were co-pastors and founders of 360church in Berkeley, California. The call to Berkeley was about helping creative people explore the potential of connecting with their Creator through faith in Jesus Christ. Here’s part of our story: In 2007, … Continue reading →
"I Wasn't Lying to a Certain Extent:" Ryan Lochte and the Art of Confession" Continue reading →
(SPOILER ALERT: This blog is one big spoiler for this film.) Like most Americans, I see only 4-5 films a year in an actual movie theater. So Stephen Frears’ Florence Foster Jenkins was an odd choice for one-quarter of … Continue reading →
Lots of unusual things happen on the road. A few years ago, for example, we met a former Air Force sergeant who actually worked at Area 51, the desert location where secret military things happen according to the government, and … Continue reading →
Good teams are where you find them. And these days they are everywhere—at least in name. I’ve witnessed many organizations transition to “team-based” ministry simply by applying the word as a suffix to their existing groups (e.g., The ushers become … Continue reading →
A few days ago Janet and I saw Johnny Mathis in concert with the San Francisco Symphony. The tickets were a gift from our church’s leadership team. They became a gift in another way. If you’re new to Johnny, check out his legendary … Continue reading →