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« Previous EntriesReaching Out Reflections: Nameless, Faceless Possibilities
Thursday, September 15th, 2011[Ed. note: published in the October 2011 issues of Tristate Voice and Love Express.] If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” [...]
Urban Faith Remembers 9/11
Friday, September 9th, 2011How Did 9/11 Change Urban Ministry? [Ed. Note: Published on UrbanFaith.com on September 9, 2011. Go here for the full story.] By Christine A. Scheller With the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in mind, Christian leaders Jeremy Del Rio, DeForest Soaries, and Shane Claiborne reflect on how 9/11 changed urban ministry in America. [...]
Willow Creek Leadership Summit Features 20/20 Vision for Schools
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit features 20/20 Vision for Schools this week. Summit speaker Michell Rhee (former Schools Chancellor of Washington, DC, and founder of Children First) will explore how educational inequity robs inner city children of the skills necessary to complete college, compete in an information economy, or even conduct an inductive [...]
Remembering a Giant Slayer
Monday, February 21st, 2011Missing my friend Cub. Today would have been his 16th birthday. Instead we celebrate the ten-year legacy of a life well lived. Prayers with Matt and Katy Stevens today, and their sons Josh, Micah, and Jacob who carry Cub’s legacy with them everyday. Love you guys! RELATED Caleb’s Promise: A Father’s Day Tribute and a [...]
Advent Worship
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010Crossroads Church‘s December sermon series has unpacked the values of the groundbreaking Advent Conspiracy movement to reclaim Christmas from materialism, consumerism, and narcissism: Worship Fully // Spend Less // Give More // Love All. Great series! I recommend both it and Advent Conspiracy to everyone curious about the real meaning of Christmas. Reflecting on the [...]
The Power of Place
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010“For God so loved the world…” Growing up the son of a preacher man, I understood John 3:16 as a declaration of God’s unfathomable love for people. The familiar refrain expresses God’s love for the world that whosoever would accept the gift of God’s son would not perish but experience everlasting life. Whosoever is a [...]
Churches Should Adopt Schools? (Via YM Today)
Monday, August 30th, 2010While away, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Youth Ministries Today revived an article I wrote for National Network of Youth Ministries in 2008, before the launch of 20/20 Vision for Schools. Why Churches Should Adopt Public Schools Sometimes a good idea takes a while to generate traction. But then a combination of timing, [...]
“I am my School” and other Student Prayers for New York
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010[Ed. note: Originally published in August 2010 issue of Tri-State Voice] Goliaths fall when adults like Saul get out of David’s way. For the last twelve months, student leaders from greater New York have proven this truism time and again. Now some are organizing a citywide prayer walk of 1,600 public schools the weekend of [...]
Latest Article in Tri-State Voice
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010“RELOAD 1.2.3: Innovating Youth Ministry Training in Metro NY/NJ” (June 2010) Here’s an excerpt: Interactive general sessions and two featured workshops will originate in the Bronx and be simulcast to the other locations via the internet. More talk show than sermon, the simulcast sessions feature topics such as “Homegrown: The Leader,” “Handoff: The Legacy,” and [...]
Latest article: “The Gospel and Marvin Gaye” in Charisma
Friday, May 7th, 2010The May 2010 issue of Charisma magazine features “The Gospel and Marvin Gaye” about the intersection (or too often lack thereof) between worship and justice. Co-authors Jeremy Del Rio and Louis Carlo are both featured trainers at UYWI’s upcoming Reload 1.2.3 event in NY and NJ on June 12, and Pastor Lou is also leading [...]
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