Are you feeling broken over the suffering we see all around us? It is heavy on my heart as I reflect on the domestic and global drama unfolding before our eyes. You name it, Gaza, Ukraine, political and public violence, broken government structures, human greed…the list goes on. Though I walk through the valley of the … Continue reading Expressing Hope in the Brokenness
Solvitur Ambulando: Is it Really Solved Through Walking?
What does it mean? I love catchy little Latin phrases that describe so much with so little. For years as a doctoral student, I posted another little Latin phrase everywhere. “Fortitudine Vincimus” (Latin for, by endurance we conquer). I came across the phrase while reading about Sir Ernest Shackleton, who is best known for his … Continue reading Solvitur Ambulando: Is it Really Solved Through Walking?
Public Witness Campaign
I've been trying to write a post for several weeks now about the place our country is in and the Christian faith. My words have failed me over and over again. I am encouraged by this week's CCDA post on the public witness campaign taking place across our nation. I'll re-post it in whole here. … Continue reading Public Witness Campaign
Accord Statement on Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance
Repost of Accord's statement of Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance. Original post can be found here: https://www.accordnetwork.org/accord-statement As a collective of 150 Christ-centered relief and development organizations, the Accord Network is dedicated to serving vulnerable communities worldwide. Our members collectively leverage over $5 billion in resources annually to provide essential services such as food, … Continue reading Accord Statement on Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance
500 years of Anabaptism
Today marks 500 years for the radical reformation called Anabaptism. Since reading the book, the Upside-Down Kingdom by Donald Kraybill in Seminary, I've had this deep respect and a growing love for the Anabaptist movement. This initial interest is coming to fruition as I ponder the implications and actions of those connected to this movement. … Continue reading 500 years of Anabaptism
Think Global, Do Justice
Had a great time joining Brandon Stiver on the Think Global, Do Justice Podcast recently. Think Global, Do Justice recently released a conversation with Ernesto Duke (President of Eternity Bible College), Karen Fancher and myself discussing Global Education and Formation (Live From CCDA Conference). I also had the opportunity to share more (at the end … Continue reading Think Global, Do Justice
Camino Quest – New Ventures into Sacred Space
Today is the day! I am so excited to be a part of this new venture with Camino Quest, LLC. We have officially launched our new website and looking forward to guiding groups on pilgrimages on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James) in Spain. It has been a little over a year … Continue reading Camino Quest – New Ventures into Sacred Space
Virtual Info Session on M.A. in Global Development and Justice
Please feel free to join us for a virtual info session on the graduate degree in Global Development and Justice at Jessup University. Learn about career opportunities in community and international development work. A short presentation will be followed with a Q&A session from our admissions team. Register and join us on Zoom
Transitions – Finding Hope in the Midst of Change
It has been about two weeks now since the merger happening at Multnomah University became official. Some have described the move as a merger of mission, others an acquisition, and even a partnership. Many have struggled to define what kind of merger we are undergoing. Whatever the term, I am happy we have found a … Continue reading Transitions – Finding Hope in the Midst of Change
Panel Discussion on the Israeli/Hamas Conflict
This is a tough topic. The issues are complex, and the views are divergent, but without a doubt anyone who is a witness to the brutal atrocities taking place grieve and lament the cost of war on innocent people. As I am growing in my own Anabaptist Mennonite faith, I am deeply moved by the … Continue reading Panel Discussion on the Israeli/Hamas Conflict
Development and Justice 