Diana Trautwein

The Problem of Plugging In

David Swanson is pastor of New Community Covenant Church in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. [divider type=”dotted”] Reclaiming an old metaphor to face today’s challenges

Reversing the Mission Experience

Derek Mueller is pastor of student ministries at Rochester (Minnesota) Covenant Church. [divider type=”dotted”] Although committed to their partnership with a congregation in Mexico, one

There’s No App for That

James Amadon is pastor of Highland Covenant Church in Bellevue, Washington. [divider type=”dotted”] Uncovering the fallacy of efficient ministry Last year, having been hooked by

Singing the Story: Sightings in Christian Music

review by Philip J. Anderson, professor of church history at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. [divider type=”dotted”] Glen Wiberg has written a book, several

Moving Beyond a Sentimental Peace

Steve Norman is the lead pastor of the Troy, Michigan, campus of Kensington Church an independent congregation. He blogs at stevenorman.org. [divider type=”dotted”] What does

Facing the Christmas Confusion

Bob Anderson is senior pastor of Redeemer Covenant Church in Orangevale, California. [divider type=”dotted”] What happens when God’s miracle breaks through our expectations? The great

Grandma’s Time with St. Ignatius

Lessons in living a life of gratitude Margaret Einerwold, my maternal grandmother, taught me how to sew and bake and even how to iron a

The Divine Work of Wasting Time

Steve Wong is pastor of Grace Community Covenant Church in Los Altos, California. [divider type=”dotted”] Reflections on reorganizing the way we live together I think

The Vista Sisters’ Fruitful Mission

In retirement, two sisters were looking for a way to connect to their community. They discovered a way to make a difference in the world.