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...
Change: Homeostasis Versus Allostasis
Change happens to us all. Change happens to markets and institutions. Change happens to individuals and to churches. As I travel, I’m learning that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Fantasy of Being a Race-Neutral Church
I was taken aback by the latest Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action and acceptance of the false doctrine of race-neutral policy. In an...
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...
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...
The We Church Living in an I World by Craig Howard
I’m sitting in my sister’s kitchen as she is getting breakfast together for my then young nephew. She asks, “Do you want Captain Crunch or Frosted...
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....
