As St. John’s approaches 200 years of ministry, we face an urgent but invisible challenge—and an opportunity to love boldly. This is a story about stewardship, community, and the quiet power of God’s enduring faithfulness.
Not by Force but by Love: How Baptism Rebuilds Us
When Jesus steps into the murky waters of the Jordan, everything changes—not by force, but by love. From Amos’s plumb line to the architecture of grace, discover how God rebuilds our lives from within.
When Heaven Came Crashing In: A Christmas Sermon
A breathtaking retelling of the Christmas story through the eyes of the archangel Gabriel—this is the cosmic love story of a God who will stop at nothing to bring us home.
Time to Clean House: Advent, Repentance & the Treasure Within
Advent is not about shame—it is about clearing space for the treasure already within. Discover why repentance is not a guilt trip but a grace-filled invitation to let go, lighten up, and make room for the love that has already found you.
Not New Age—Age Old: The Advent Invitation to Remember & Rejoice
In a world obsessed with the shiny and new, Advent calls us to something older, deeper, and truer. This ancient season invites us to wait with hope, to remember who we are, and to trust that God is not done with us yet.
Fear Not: The Unexpected Glory of Christ the King
On Christ the King Sunday, discover the astonishing true story of James Hampton—a janitor who built a throne for Jesus out of trash—and why this King rules not with fear or force, but with love that dwells among us.
Bulldozer Love: The Gospel Power of Ruth
In a world obsessed with division, the story of Ruth proclaims a deeper truth: God’s love bulldozes barriers and draws the circle wider. Discover the powerful, redemptive grace found in a Moabite widow—and the invitation it offers us all.
The Great Bridge Builder: Remembering Bishop Henry Louttit
This celebration of Bishop Henry Louttit’s life brings together Christmas joy, Easter hope, and the enduring witness of a man who saw the Kingdom of God with clarity, whimsy, and love. Come remember the Bridge Builder—and the bishop who helped us see him.
My Today Show Interview: Faith, Joy, and a Viral Hamilton Parody
During the early days of the pandemic, a lighthearted parody of Hamilton’s “You’ll Be Back” unexpectedly turned into a viral message of hope. In this Today Show interview, I reflect with Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer on faith, laughter, and what it means to be church when we can’t be together.
Dancing Priest Does Hamilton: The Story Behind the Viral Church Parody
When a beloved church talent show went virtual, a musical parody turned into something more—offering laughter, connection, and a surprising worldwide wave of encouragement during lockdown.