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Letters to My Church: Treating Differences among Different Chruches
May 5.2024 “Theology should leave you with a thirst for worship, rather than an appetite for controversy.” — Ryan McGraw. As a pastor of a local church here in the Philippines, I have been reflecting on certain practices we, as Christians, have adopted in our interactions. This reflection is not a reaction but a solid call to…
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Immunity Gap and Building Resilience
Our pediatric doctor mentioned the term immunity gap while we were having our kids checked up by the doctor because of a virus that was going around the metro. The term “immunity gap” has recently gained significant prominence in public health. It refers to the portion of a population that remains susceptible to a contagious…
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If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It!
If it ain’t broke, fix it. That is the mantra of a leader who understands the changing world. As someone leading in the trenches, I have seen the drastic change in leadership styles that might have worked with a different generation yet needs to be adjusted to a new breed of people looking to you…
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It’s Okay To Say I Don’t Know the Answer
“What I’ve found in business is that almost no one will ever admit to not knowing the answer to a question. So even if they absolutely have no idea what the answer is, if it’s within their realm of expertise, faking is just an important part… And I’ve found it’s really one of the most…
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In Sickness and In Health
March 6, 2023 Journal entry Things were going well at the start of the year; life was good, I was healthy, and the church was excited about the expansion plans. Yet, there was something in my soul that I had to wrestle with. I had to go back and ask myself this question. How do…