Craig’s Blog

Enough

In the book, Quietly Courageous, Gil Rendle tells this story: “There were two writers who were attending a party together that was hosted by a...

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Climate Justice

Climate Justice

Do you know the difference between a frontline community and a fenceline community? What about between climate change and global warming? And where...

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Ekkistress by Craig Howard

Ekkistress by Craig Howard

While vacationing in Norway last week, Marilyn and I took a lecture on happiness, and why Norway (ranked #1 in happiness in 2017) continues to be...

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Transformation of Failure

Transformation of Failure

As I talk with pastors in transition, although many speak of the successes they have experienced, there is also the stain of perceived failure as...

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Becoming a Welcoming Presbytery

Becoming a Welcoming Presbytery

When the presbytery communicates to a moderator of session that the presbytery would like to attend the next session meeting, how do the members of...

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The Value of Diversity

The Value of Diversity

One of the many benefits to international travel and my travel to Poland is to observe what is different than the United States. Sometimes it’s...

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Dechurching America

Dechurching America

There is a recently published book on the future of the church in America that I would encourage all to read. The book is referred to as part of a...

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Ministry as Jazz

Ministry as Jazz

For 20 years of my life, being an insurance professional was my working identity. When I began down the path to become a Minister of Word and...

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Busy!

Busy!

For Memorial Day weekend, I am going to Canada with my daughter on our first Daddy-Daughter trip! I’m excited to spend a few days with my daughter....

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