My Top 10 Books of 2021

Every December, I post a list of the top ten books I read the previous twelve months—not necessarily the best or most popular books, but books that impacted my life and ministry, books that stretched my faith and restored my soul, books that made me think deeply and...

America: A City on a Hill?

As the cofounder and president of a global family of churches and campus ministries, I try to avoid commenting on local or national events. That is the role of local church pastors and regional team leaders. However, the violent and tragic events that transpired in...

My Top 10 Books of 2020

Three times in the past week, different leaders from around the world have asked me to recommend books on various topics pertaining to leadership. I took that as a gentle reminder that it is time to post my annual top ten book list. As you peruse my list, may the...

A Post-Election Post: Kings and Kingdoms Will All Pass Away

While my wife was watching the USA election results last night, I was on a Zoom call with an Every Nation leader who serves as our national director in a restricted nation, where the military and police regularly harass Christians, arrest pastors, and close churches....

“Daddy, Am I Black?”

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—Back in 2013, I wrote a book called 100 Years From Now about Every Nation’s mission, values, and culture. One of the chapters addresses Every Nation’s intentional commitment to building a multiethnic and multicultural family of churches. With all...

Exiles in America: Musings on Racial Injustice, Civil Unrest, and the Church

I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, where I attended an all-white private prep school, played golf at a white country club, and was confirmed at an all-white Episcopal church. My sophomore year at Mississippi State University was the first time in my life...