Beyond Silos: How Churches Can Build a Unified Mission Across Ministries

Embracing Unified Purpose: A Path to Collective Growth— Have you ever wondered why the church, a symbol of unity and togetherness, sometimes operates in silos? Well… we didn’t learn it from Jesus… or Paul… or Peter… so where did this division creep in? Churches often strive to embody unity and shared purpose, yet they may encounter challenges when ministries operate independently. This divide can hinder the church’s overarching mission and community impact. By breaking down these silos, and fostering a spirit of collaboration, churches can create a more harmonious and effective ministry. Emphasizing shared goals…

Were Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Actually Refugees? A Historical and Spiritual Examination

Understanding Refugees Through the Lens of the Holy Family Advent 2023– It’s advent again, and there’s one important question that someone will ask me–that is if every other year is indicative of this one 🙂 “Were Jesus, Mary, and Joseph really refugees?” In a world grappling with unprecedented levels of migration and displacement, the question of whether the Holy Family were refugees holds significant relevance. The narrative of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing to Egypt, as described in the Gospel of Matthew, has been widely discussed and debated. Can we genuinely…