Writing

My high school teachers had many nice words to say about my writing, but somewhere my pen lost it’s way. Maybe it was in that forest of undergrad research papers. I won’t tell you how long ago that was, but there was a long spell in there where I didn’t do much writing.

In last few years, I’ve started writing again, remembering both the joy and the agony that comes out of crafting sentences. Here’s where you can find some of the words I’ve been willing to share in public:

Articles

“Using Social Media as Sacred Media” – Jabberbox.tv, April 14, 2011
“A Theology of Creative Work” – Collide Magazine, September/October 2010
“The iPad is Here, and It’s Coming to Your Church” – Collide Magazine, July/August 2010
“Why Does Your Church Need a Website, Anyway?” – Collide Magazine, July/August 2010
“Essential Productivity and Workflow Apps” – Collide Magazine, May/June 2010

Books

Viral Hope – I was one of 50 contributors of theologians and church leaders answering the question: “What is the good news?”

Blogs

OrangeOptimism – A Denver Broncos link and commentary blog for discerning football fans.

Talking

In my 11th grade Creative Writing class, I won an award for best oral interpretation of Jonathan Edwards’ Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. It’s not as distinguished as it may sound; I think my trophy was a long since consumed candy bar. But I’ve been riding the confidence boost ever since when it comes to public speaking.

Life as a pastor gives me plenty of chances to talk in front of people (though my Jonathan Edwards impersonation was a once only gig). Beyond our weekly church gatherings, here are some of my recent and/or upcoming talking to a crowd kind of things:

Podcast

Ecclesia Network Leadership Podcast
Co-host

Coming Up

September 23, 2012
Vox Veniae, Austin
Guest Teacher

October 5-6, 2012
Ecclesia Network Midsouth Regional Gathering, Austin
Host/MC

December 30, 2012
Vox Veniae, Austin
Guest Teacher

Recent

July 27-29, 2011
Echo Conference
Workshop: Rhythms and Tools for Creative Work

December 4, 2010
WordCamp Austin 2010
Before the Famous Five-Minute Install
Watch on Vimeo

November 5, 2010
Ms. Martinez’ Third Grade Class
Mystery Reader: The Sneetches and Other Stories

June 10-11, 2010
Denver 2010 Theology UnConference
Creativity and Mission: Why Creativity is More About Mission Than Expression

November 13-14, 2009
Verge LA 2009 Theology UnConference
Why the First Big Thing is Still the Next Big Thing: Sabbath and Mission

March 13-14, 2009
Springcreek Church, Garland, TX
Student Retreat: Main speaker