After more than 170 years of ministry, today First Christian Church imagined what it might look like to turn the page and begin writing the next chapter. There is a lot of history to honor, but also a future to imagine. I’m grateful to be part of this season of discernment, hope, and possibility.

Delighted to represent White Rock Center of Hope at Light Church’s Back To School and Health Fair at George W. Truett Elementary School in East Dallas. Grateful to partner with organizations and leaders who are helping our neighbors get ready for a healthy and successful school year!

Today and every day: Hope is here.

So What Faith's Recommended Reads for August include volumes by William Blaine-Wallace, Julia Angwin, Ami Fields-Meyer, Ann Larson, and Kevin Sack - sowhatfaith.com/2026/08/05/g... #bookrecommendations

My Religion Is Dying: A Collection of 62 Posts on Mainline Protestant Decline -- sowhatfaith.com/2026/07/29/m...

So much good happening in downtown Fort Worth! In worship First Christian Church explored doubt as we kicked off A More Spacious Christianity. Then we gathered for lunch to celebrate birthdays b4 becoming the Great Sandwich Making Machine - making 1,000 sandwiches for the Presbyterian Night Shelter.

The Coming Wave of Church Closures in the United Church of Christ - sowhatfaith.com/2026/07/22/t...

On Jazzy Sunday First Christian Church in downtown Fort Worth focused on Risk Taking Mission and Service

Heat is no match for compassion. Thankful for all who volunteered today at White Rock Center of Hope's drive through food distribution.

Halfway Through 2026: Worshiping with 7 Congregations in 3 States - sowhatfaith.com/2026/07/15/h...

You're invited! I'd love for you to be my guest this Sunday for Jazzy Sunday at First Christian Church in downtown Fort Worth. Come experience great jazz, meaningful worship, and a welcoming community. (If outside D/FW join via livestream on YouTube.)

Now is the time for worship at Naples United Church of Christ in Naples, Florida

This month my list of recommended reads is topped by volumes written by Shawn Achor, Lillian Daniel, Kira Ganda Kieffer, Amy Butler and Dawn Darwin Weaks -- sowhatfaith.com/2026/07/08/g... #bookrecommendations

Enjoying vacation in paradise aka Naples, FL

Starting my travel in the Interfaith Chapel at Terminal A of DFW Airport

Today's worship at First Christian Church in downtown Fort Worth reminded us that radical hospitality is more than a slogan; it's a way of life. God's table has room for the people others exclude, overlook, or tell they don't belong. Our calling isn't to guard the table; it's to keep making room.

First time attending a World Cup match since 1994! Egypt vs Australia in my hometown of Arlington - home of Dallas Stadium.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Membership Decline Slows, But Another Milestone Looms or Reflections on the 67% Decline in Membership in the Denomination I Know Best - sowhatfaith.com/2026/07/01/p...

Three Churches in Three Days: Renewed Hope for the Future of the Church - sowhatfaith.com/2026/06/28/t...

Celebrating the ordination of Rev. Jeff Richter! The United Church of Christ and the wider Church are better for it. Congratulations, Jeff!

Ending Pride Month like I started it with the Turtle Creek Chorale's Pride as Big as Texas. From the Meyerson in Dallas Broadway Baptist in Fort Worth.

A record-setting day at White Rock Center of Hope Hope as we fed more families than ever before. Thankful for the incredible volunteers &supporters who make our twice-monthly drive-through food distributions possible. Also grateful that my height proved useful when it came time for watermelons.

Celebrating Five Years of Hope: Building an East Dallas Where All Can Thrive - Reflections on my first five years as White Rock Center of Hope's CEO - sowhatfaith.com/2026/06/17/f...

A wonderful morning at First Christian as we launched our new sermon series, Becoming a Fruitful Church, and celebrated the joy, learning, and faith formation of Castle of Courage Family Camp/VBS.

Happy (early) Birthday to me!

This week at First Christian's Castle of Courage Family Camp/VBS, I'm facilitating conversations about Becoming a Fruitful Church. Honoring the congregation's rich history while imagining new possibilities for the future is a hopeful and energizing experience.

Courageous Leadership: Called to the Fire - sowhatfaith.com/2026/06/10/c... #leadership

First Sunday of Pride, final Sunday of Jesus Priorities, and a visit from some amazing friends. Today at First Christian was all about love. 🏳️‍🌈

Did you know? White Rock Center of Hope brings our Food Pantry directly into the community through our mobile food distributions! Today, we were honored to provide groceries to families at our newest partner site, Hope Dallas.

So What Faith's Recommended Reads for June include new books by Matthew Bernico, Dean Detloff, Kristin Grady Gilger, William Stell, Andrew Root, and Jon Acuff - sowhatfaith.com/2026/06/02/g... #bookrecommendations