Elvis Perkins in Dearland
So, I have this friend who plays music. Yawn. In Austin, that’s like saying, “I have this friend who speaks English.” Big freakin’ deal. Well, the thing is, sometimes it is. Sometimes that friend is an inspiring artist or a…
9:30 AM?
9:30 AM worship service. The opportunity costs are staggering. One could be sleeping, or otherwise easing into the day – coffee in hand. Reading the paper. Walking the dog. Even gardening (inasmuch as you've been motivated by the recent sermon…
Communication
All Saints has the opportunity to improve our communication to the congregation (and beyond). At least, that’s one way to put it. More often than not, the opportunity to communicate well feels more like a challenge; and a significant one…
Over the Rhine
A year ago, I was granted the privilege of interviewing Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine. Armed with a notebook, a small recorder, two nice bottles of wine (a thank you gift), and a friend/photographer (Stanton Newman), we spoke for…
Ministry Interview: Todd Stewman & Benjie Slaton
Todd Stewman and Benjie Slaton are both campus ministers at the University of Texas at Austin. Todd heads up Campus Crusade at UT and Benjie leads Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). Both ministers attend All Saints, and I sat down with…