My Unorthodox Road to Christian Higher Education & Why It Mattered

I originally wrote this for Fuller Theological Seminary’s website, which was highlighting 2013 graduates. I had been in paid, full-time ministry my whole adult life. My reputation was glowing, my job security in place and my future bright. In the moment that everything “should” have been perfect, I could sense my soul disconnecting more and …

You’re Invited to Golden Hill

This fall we are thrilled to have the capacity to invite 10 aspiring missional leaders into our one year apprenticeship at our NieuCommunities site in Golden Hill (San Diego).  Although we understand that we are all apprentices of Jesus, this experience is guided by mentors who foster and coach our NieuCommunities’ apprentices towards their unique …

The Disease of Building Theology in the Theoretical

This blog was first posted on Tony Campolo’s Red Letter Christian’s online publication on 5/6/12… I love and am enlivened by intellectual stimulation, specifically in relation to the integration of theology and ethics.  In many ways, I feel that I am hardwired for this stuff.  The other night my NieuCommunities’ tribe was taking an extended …

What My Muslim Friend Taught Me About Jesus

Ali is my good friend and one of my hero’s. He has taught me so much. Let me tell you about him. Ali grew up a Shi’ite Muslim in Iran. In an effort to complete his studies as a doctor of neurology, he moved to the United States about three years ago. His whole life …