Other Writings & Stuff

Sermons, Interviews , Presentations & Other Publications

“Faith in Translation: The Gospel as a Second Language” in The Christian Century, 22 June 2016.

“One Pastor and One Location Are Not Enough To Launch a Church,” a chapter in Flipping Church: How Successful Church Planters Are Turning Conventional Church Wisdom Upside-Down, Discipleship Resources, 2016.

Interview for “Preachers on Preaching” podcastThe Christian Century, 5 October 2015.

Short interview for “Stories of Hope” campaign, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church, 30 October 2014.

“Failure Makes Worship Good,” an article for Liturgy, 31 January 2014.

“Failure is Good for the Soul,” a sermon offered in  Cannon Chapel, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 16 September 2014.

The Inspiration for Starting Urban Village Church,” part of a small group conversation with young clergy in Wisconsin, 2 October 2013.

Communications & Press

“Improv Comedy Meets Spirituality,” Time Out Chicago, 27 September 2011.

“Voices of Faith Crucial to Young Gays,” United Methodist Communications, October 2010.

Launch video for Urban Village Church :: Chicago, 28 March 2010.