Speaking events
- “You, the Church, and the Future: It’s Not About Style but Discovering a Missiological Faith”, Eastern University, October 11, 2017.
- 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Speaker Series, La Salle University, Philadelphia, July 13, 2017.
- Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, General Assembly 2014 – “Not The Second Chair: Effective Staff Ministry”, June 26, 2014
- Emerge – American Baptist Minister’s Conference, seminar speaker, January 7, 2014
- District of Columbia Baptist Convention, Clergy Conference, October 28-29, 2013
- American Baptist Churches of New York, Missions Conference, October 5, 2013
- American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, Pastor’s Academy, September 26, 2013
- Social media and blogging, Albany Times Union panel discussion. smAlbany, July 26, 2013
- “What is God doing among us?” American Baptist Churches of New York State Biennial, Syracuse, NY, October 20, 2012.
- “Sink or Swim: Treading the Sea of Social Media” presentation at the American Baptist Churches Biennial, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 25, 2011
- “Social Media and your Customers” panel discussion. 5th Annual smAlbany Small Business Day. July 27, 2010
- Invocation, NFL Player’s Gala JB Awards. Washington, D.C., April 16, 2009. Blog post.
- Invocation, NFL Player’s Gala JB Awards. Washington, D.C., April 4, 2008
Published or featured
2019
- What Christians get wrong about kingdom theology – The Christian Citizen, February 15, 2019. Podcast: Justice, Mercy, Faith.
- Gillette’s ad campaign gets ‘toxic masculinity’ right. Churches should follow suit – Baptist News Global, January 18, 2019.
- A politician cursed but the selective outrage of many Christians was more obscene – Baptist News Global, January 10, 2019.
2018
- Why your advent nativity might be wrong – The Christian Citizen, December 19, 2018
- Local Pastor says don’t let “fears govern our faith” in wake of church shooting – WSYR Syracuse, NY, November 8, 2018
- I talked on TV about the Pittsburgh massacre. Our 11-year-old’s response said more – Baptist News Global, October 30, 2018
- Christianity still has a Kavanaugh problem – Baptist News Global, October 17, 2018
- Examining Jesus’ ‘incivility,’ politics – The Christian Citizen, September 19, 2018
- DeWitt Chili’s re-opens in the wake of deadly robbery – WSYR Syracuse, September 18, 2018
- 200 mourn two killed at Chili’s: ‘the light will not go out in our hearts’ – Syracuse Post-Standard, September 17, 2018
- Dear Al Mohler, you humiliate yourself. Repent. – Baptist News Global, May 25, 2018
- Bring public theology into the gun debate – The Christian Citizen, May 23, 2018
- Do you know your emerging community? – The Christian Citizen, April 24, 2018
- Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump and the King David Defense – Baptist News Global, March 28, 2018
- A (Baptist) case for Lent – The Christian Citizen, March 13, 2018
2017
- Minster: Find your Bethlehem, wage peace, at Christmas – The Christian Citizen, Dec. 20, 2017.
- TV interview on Sutherland Springs shooting – WSYR, November 9, 2017.
- What the Bible says about refugees – The Christian Citizen, March 22, 2017
2016
- Four Keys to a Health Staff Ministry – Judson Press, Webinar, October 5, 2016.
- Survey finds teens reading Bibles — but are they retaining it? – Baptist News Global, September 1, 2016
- Apocalyptic obsession that inspired ‘Left Behind’ series also fueling Trump support, ministers say – Baptist News Global, July 27, 2016.
- Guiding children through public tragedy – Syracuse Post-Standard, July 10, 2016.
- The way seminary should be – Baptist News Global, February 24, 2016
- Pastors need Lent, too – Baptist News Global, February 12, 2016.
- We missed our Christian moment, again – Baptist News Global, February 9, 2016
- Seminary’s evangelistic aim at men includes gun giveaways – Baptist News Global, February 5, 2016
- Trump ‘just a symbol’ of America’s declining religious literacy, minister says – Baptist News Global, February 3, 2016
- 3 Things David Bowie can teach churches – Baptist News Global, January 13, 2016
- New Year, new forgiveness – Syracuse Post-Standard, January 4, 2016.
2015
- Are social media “thoughts and prayers” helpful anymore? – Baptist News Global, December 20, 2015
- Starbucks and Christmas – Baptist News Global, November 10, 2015
- The 4 realities of 21st century religious life – Baptist News Global, November 5, 2015
- ‘Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Up For Debate, Moody Radio. October 31, 2015
- Evangelicals, admit racism is real – Baptist News Global, October 30, 2015
- The church is not ‘Cheers’ – Baptist News Global, October 24, 2018
- For some, another threat to church survival: natural beauty, Baptist News Global, August 21, 2015
- Best of our blogs, Albany Times Union, September 30, 2015
- Are Bible apps sapping the life from our faith? – Baptist News Global, October 28, 2015
- The biblical reality of refuges – Baptist News Global, November 19, 2015
- Pastor, preach on Charleston shootings – Baptist News Global, June 19, 2015
- Ashy Baptists – Baptist News Global, February 18, 2015
2014
- 3 Leadership Lessons from Mark Driscoll – Call and Response Blog, Faithandleadership.com, October 21, 2014
- Evangelicals must learn from Vatican report – Baptist News Global, October 16, 2014
- Evangelicals must learn from Catholics – Real Clear Religion, October 16, 2014
- RG3, false persecution, and Christianity – Associated Baptist Press, September 25, 2014
- Robin Williams and the church – Associated Baptist Press, August 13, 2014
- The case for the 45-credit seminary degree – Baptist News Global, July 29, 2014
- How to throw away a Bible – Associated Baptist Press, June 24, 2014
- Where to find the Associate Pastor you Need – FaithVillage, April 11, 2014.
- The ‘Science Guy’ and the Creationist – Associated Baptist Press, February 6, 2014
- Divine devices or digital distractions – Associated Baptist Press, January 2, 2014
- 5 Things Associate Pastors Need to Survive – AmericanPreachers.com, January 1, 2014
- 7 Ways to Inspire Family Generosity – SaratogaMama Magazine, Winter 2013-2014
2013
- Nelson Mandela, peace wager – Associated Baptist Press, December 6, 2013
- Thanksgivingization – Associated Baptist Press, November 28, 2013
- Faces and Places of Hope interview – American Baptist Home Mission Societies, November 2013.
- Why I gave up fantasy football – Ministry Matters, October 8, 2013.
- Associate pastors are not second chairs – Ministry Matters, September 13, 2013.
- How to be a mega church – Real Clear Religion, August 6, 2013
- Social Media Gospel, editorial review – Liturgical Press, 2013.
- HuffPost Live, Jason Collins, faith, and sports. May 2, 2012. Post.
- Church Shopping? Check your motives – FaithVillage. February 8, 2013.
- Lessons from a Donkey – Christian Ethics, Baylor University, February 2013
- Inauguration Round Up – Christianity Today, February 12, 2013.
- Working with Committees and Boards – Leading Ideas, Lewis Center for Church Leadership, January 2, 2012.
- Underestimating staff burnout – FaithVillage.com, January 11, 2013.
- RG3 and Dying Churches – Associated Baptist Press, January 9, 2013.
- Underestimating staff burnout – Ministry Matters, January 7, 2013.
2012
- Different paths to a goal – Albany Times Union, November 24, 2012.
- Evangelicals can lead the way – Real Clear Religion, November 14, 2012.
- ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Conclude – American Baptist News Service, November 10, 2012.
- Duke University’s Faith and Leadership, Call and Response Blog, October 30, 2012.
- The Risks and Rewards of Being an Associate Pastor – Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Leading Ideas, October 25, 2012.
- Three ways to encourage your associate pastor – Christian Century, CCBlog Network, September 25, 2012.
- Survey: most Americans kept faith private online – The Washington Post/Religion News Service, August 2, 2012
- Lessons learned from TomKat split – Albany Times Union, July 16, 2012.
- Should Christians Leave Church? Polemics with Newsweek article “Christianity in Crisis” – Christian Post, April 6, 2012
- United as messengers of goodwill, Albany Times Union, March 23,2012
- Tethered to Tech 24/7: St. Rose College Albany Times Union video interview, March 22, 2012.
- Local pastor meets with White House staff, Saratogian, March 11, 2012.
- White House visit Interview, YNN Albany, March 9, 2012.
- Romeny’s Statement of Unconcern about the Poor draws Christian Critique, Ethics Daily, February 6, 2012.
- Social Media Strategies That Silence Skeptics – www.writewaysolutions.com, January 17, 2012
- Tebow talking of faith refreshing, God is not on the Bronco’s side – Albany Times Union, January 14, 2012
2011
- Take a digital fast this Advent – Associated Baptist Press, December 14, 2011
- Penn State scandal interview – John & Cathy, WordFM 101.5 Pittsburgh, November 10, 2011
- Best of the Blogs – Albany Times Union, November 1 2011
- A conversation about 9/11 – Albany Times Union, September 12, 2011
- Taking Counsel – Albany Times Union, October 20, 2011
- Social media may hurt marriage – Albany Times Union, June 18, 2011
- WTEN, The End of the World, WTEN10 Albany, May 18, 2011
- Unfriending, at least for Lent – Albany Times Union, March 24, 2011
- WTEN Facebook causing problems for marriages, WTEN10 Albany, February 18, 2011
- Start with civility, respect – Albany Times Union, January 15, 2011
2010
- Best of the Blogs – Albany Times Union, December 24, 2010
- Seven reasons why Christians should celebrate Halloween – Christian Century ccnetwork, October 28, 2010
- Best of the Blogs – Albany Times Union, October 15, 2010
- Blogger Profile – Albany Times Union, October 4, 2010
- Three reasons why the Nashville flood went unnoticed, WordPress.com – May 28, 2010
- Millennials live in a different world, United Methodist Reporter, February 26, 2010
- Higher purpose on the field – Albany Times Union, February 6, 2010
- Tapestry proclaims church’s mission – Saratogian, January 25, 2010
2009
- The pitfalls of the Facebook live feed – WordPress.com – November 17, 2009
- nuChristian book review – Judson Press, October 29, 2009
- Church mouse school celebrates 40 years, Saratogian May 24, 2009
- Pastor takes over church with deep roots – Saratogian, May 18, 2009
- Church, village welcome pastor – Saratogian, May 11, 2009
- County clergy attend to Easter’s spiritual meaning – Saratogian, April 12, 2009
- Pastor reaching out to the community – Albany Times Union, January 31, 2009
- A ministry of young and old – Saratogian, January 1, 2009
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