Embedding Yourself in Open Community

embed — “fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass” (Oxford Language Dictionary) I chose that word intentionally, because connect didn’t seem to accurately portray what I am getting at. Connecting to community seems categorically different...

Why Bivocational? 6 Reasons Why

This is a guest post by John Sampson. John is a Residence Director who supports discipleship and missional work for  Oasis Church in Pasadena, CA.  He blogs on church mission, leadership, and life at Jon Sampson. Jon also Twitters at @jonsampson. Rhett’s recent...

Innovation3=Connect-Network-Collaborate

Connect, Network and Collaborate are just three of the things that I hope to do at the Innovation3 Gathering in Dallas, TX on January 27-28. The event is put on by Leadership Network and is host to a plethora of speakers in just two days. Leadership Network says this...

The Things That We Yearn For…

It’s funny how some words become commonplace in a community or culture.  As a resident of Los Angeles you hear a lot of talk about “sex” and “sushi.”  It seems that these are two things that Angelenos highly esteem.  So when I came across...

Pending Reviews: Soon to Come

I am really behind in some reviews, but here is what is on deck: Sex, Sushi, & Salvation: Thoughts on Intimacy, Community, & Eternity by Christian George. I am almost done with this book and will have a review shortly.  But so far, I really like what I see. ...