Introduction

Like writing the first paragraph to a paper - the first post on a blog is the hardest, I hope. How should I begin? Should I introduce myself? Should I be particularly witty, should I wow with my brilliant insight that the world (I'm sure) cannot do without, or should I even care, because who reads a first blog post anyway?

I begin my journey into the world of blogging with a bit of reluctance. What can I say that has not been said a hundred times? Yet, maybe my own journey and questions about the role of the church, Christian vocation and the kingdom of God will be of some help to others on the same journey.

Currently, I serve as the congregational coordinator at Sojourners in Washington, DC. Working at Sojourners and my position in particular, are a perfect fit for me and my life's journey. I am a theologian by training, but I have been captivated by the question, "What does it mean to embody justice as the church?" My time at Sojourners affords me the opportunity answer that question.

My journey has led me from holding statewide leadership in College Republicans and serving as a youth ambassador to the 2000 Republican convention - to working and living among the poor and oppressed of Oklahoma City. It has led me from local parish ministry to my current position at Sojourners. It has led me from studying theology to seeking to understand how to best live out my theological convictions.

What else can I tell you? I enjoy reading, studying theology, and drinking coffee. I am also a licensed minister with the Church of the Nazarene and live with my wife in the Washington, DC metro area.

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