When I think about mission in my context in Chicago, I think about the global South. Ideas from a missionary to India give shape to mission in my backyard.
Articles published in Essays
Articles, interviews and opinion pieces that reflect critically on the world.
Creating a Culturally Sensitive Classroom
In the book of Revelation, a heavenly vision is presented. It is a vision for which we as educators are partly responsible. We have unique opportunities to give “our best for Christ’s glory” by creating culturally sensitive classrooms.
The Toughest Question about Christian Education
I’ve done school a lot of different ways and in a lot of different places. Some things have changed a lot. Some haven’t. One of the constants has been a question that I’ve encountered again and again across these different settings. Each time, the essence is the same: “Why do you want to be involved in Christian schools?”
Beacons of Light in Christ’s Kingdom
Even though most of us do not work in vocational ministry, we bear the responsibility to advance the cause of Christ in our given field.
How Does Worship Shape Us?
Worship, in the Reformed understanding, is a dialogue between God and his people, a dialogue in which God speaks, and we respond.
Public Worship and the Shape of Discipleship
The testimonies and experiences of children keep us going even when we experience far less affirmation, gratitude, and perceptible works of the Holy Spirit than we would like.