In the Southern part of Sudan and Northern part of South Sudan lie the Nuba Mountains. The gentle people of the mountains come from several different tribal backgrounds. Despite the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (“CPA”) that led to the creation of the new nation of South Sudan, there has not been peace, much less a comprehensive … Read More
Katharine Jefferts Schori, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church (TEC), will receive an honorary degree from Oxford University. The award — announced last week (Feb. 6) — will be presented on June 25 in the presence of some of the world’s top scholars and fellow religious leaders. “This award, richly deserved, affirms Bishop … Read More
The Power of Sacrificial Gifts
I’m writing in transit from Houston to Memphis, on my way to a coaching appointment with one of our Anglican Church in North America congregations seeking to grow. I just had a wonderful conversation with a Muslim cab driver named Sayeed who dropped me off at the airport. He was from India, his family … Read More