Immigration and migration are hot topics in the United States these days. And it’s no wonder, given the genuine crisis at the southern border. Considering my advocacy for the immigrant/diaspora church in the United States, I naturally have thoughts and opinions about this issue. What follows is my brief and unobjective view of the matter. …
Quartet of the Vulnerable
The immigrant church is booming in North America, and its vibrant faith carries within it the potential to revitalize Christian life across the continent. However, like all vulnerable communities, immigrant churches face unique challenges. Understanding a concept like “The Quartet of the Vulnerable” can help us advocate for, and empower these faith communities who are…
Embracing the Immigrant Church
One of my intentions for this space is to raise awareness about the growing presence of the immigrant/diaspora church in our North American communities. But more than that, I will advocate for intentional ministry partnerships with our spiritual siblings from the vibrant Majority World church in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For a variety…
100 Things i Like About Bosnia: Christmas Twice!
A couple of years ago I began a series of posts on Facebook listing things I liked about my adopted homeland for 23 years. I never quite made it to a hundred. For now, I’m updating and transferring some of those short posts to this new blog site. Now that we’re settled in Kentucky, it…
Welcome to my Blog
After 23 years of life and ministry in Bosnia & Hercegovina, I briefly considered coasting for a few years while transitioning from Bosnia to Kentucky Bluegrass. However, I’m not good at being idle. Or I should say, being idle isn’t good for me. Whichever, I do best with a challenge. So, instead of playing golf…
New Year’s Resolution Success!
I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. On the other hand, for 24 years, I’ve thoughtfully and prayerfully, with a bit of hopeful idealism, composed an annual ministry plan full of predictable and high-minded objectives for my vocational and personal life. The former includes keeping my weight under 200 pounds. I think I achieved…