Upon being an Intern; or, What Makes a Good Ministry Internship?
I am in the second full week at my summer internship. My co-intern and I were together all last week for orientation and whatnot, but this week we split up to go to different churches. It’s really...
View ArticleA Prayer for #GA220
The Presbyterian Church (USA) cross As many of you know the Presbyterian Church (USA) is meeting in our General Assembly starting today, so I offer this prayer for all the people involved and the...
View ArticleNew Hymn: “Do Not Refuse Us”
Recently I have been reading through a Psalm each morning, and I find myself repeating a phrase throughout the day. Yesterday the phrase was from Psalm 28 “do not refuse me,” and it sparked the...
View Article#ga220, Social Media, and Relationships
Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in a social media discussion at the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly that is meeting this week. Myself, Jordan Whitt with PC(USA) Special...
View ArticleWhat I’m dreaming for @WeDreamPCUSA
On Saturday the Spirit moved in what to many people is a strange way–over the internet. After PC(USA)’s General Assembly last week many people felt disheartened and frustrated. There were three big...
View ArticleSocial Media Tip #5: It’s Not For Everyone
5. Social media is not for everyone or for everything. Individuals and communities need to know what they’re going for and what medium or social media platform will be best for that. If you are...
View ArticleReady!
Yesterday the committee overseeing my ordination process certified me ready to receive a call. Now I can start writing the long resume form my denomination uses for everyone looking for ministry jobs,...
View ArticleTop 10 Reasons Emily is Excited about Glory to God
I’ve already blogged about why the new Presbyterian Hymnal is good in theory, but after spending the week at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians Worship & Music conference I am 100% in favor...
View Article1 Year of Dream PC(USA)
This post is also published on Dream PC(USA). One year ago today something that has helped shaped the rhythm of my life was born–Dream PC(USA). It began when GA 220 ended. Many people were upset about...
View ArticleNew Job!
First, thank you all for your support through my job searching process. Second, I have started my new job as the Assistant Young Adult Catalyst within the Presbyterian Mission Agency! I began the job...
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