"Write the struggle. Skip the resolution. Leave it hanging." As a writer and editor, I’ve heard this storytelling advice often, and it continues to resonate with me in different ways. Sometimes, I am reassured by this; other times, it maddens me.Even identifying the struggle at times can feel impossible. It often feels less like a [...]
My first church was a blank slate — a place with no members — where God allowed me to walk alongside a growing church family for 12 incredible years. Recently, my wife, Shirlene, and I returned to celebrate the church’s 25th anniversary — a special homecoming.As we gathered in a circle of familiar faces, we [...]
Pacific Press and AdventistBookCenter.com have launched a dedicated resource page to support the Pentecost 2025 evangelism initiative. Available at Pentecost2025Resources.com, this curated collection offers essential tools, training materials and evangelistic guides to help members and churches maximize their Pentecost 2025 evangelism efforts.In Acts 2, Pentecost marked the fulfillment of Jesus Christ’s promise to send the [...]
My heart's desire is to be a community builder and dweller. Here's how it began.Community has been a cornerstone of my life's narrative, shaping my experiences and relationships in profound ways.My first job was in healthcare marketing at a former Adventist Health facility in Southern California. I had a lot to navigate in my new [...]
