August 19, 2013 | 4 Comments

It was about a year ago that IVP released Creating a Missional Culture: Equipping the Church for the Sake of the World. Upon the anniversary of its release, I thought I would give some reflections on what has happened this … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Calling, equipping church, Faith, Featured, Jesus, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, sacred text, Social Justice, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Alan Hirsch, Amos Yong, Asbury Theological Seminary, Biblical Seminary, Chris Yaw, Christianity Today, Church Next, Creating a Missional Culture, Darrell Guder, david fitch, Dwight Friesen, Ed Stetzer, equippers, Fuller Theological Seminary, Jon Tyson, Linda Bergquist, Marykate Morse, Michael Frost, Wil Hernandez
June 13, 2012 | Leave a comment
So here is the last few endorsements for Creating a Missional Culture: Equipping the Church for the Sake of the World. As you may know, the release date of the book is now August 20th, but it is already available … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Current Affairs, equipping church, Faith, Jesus, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, quotes, sacred text, Social Justice, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Creating a Missional Culture, Dwight J. Friesen, Endorsements, Marykate Morse, Wil Hernandez
August 24, 2011 | 9 Comments
Tomorrow I start my three month Sabbatical, that I have been anticipating for the last two years. After 20+ years of ministry, I wanted to take some time to rest, reflect and refocus. My spiritual director practically ordered me to … Continue reading →
Posted in A Look Inside, Books, Faith, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, theology, walk with God |
Tagged JR Woodward, Rejuvenate, Relax, Rest, Ruth Haley Barton, Sabbatical Plans, Sue Monk Kidd, Wayne Muller, Wil Hernandez
July 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
In this post, I share with you the five most looked at posts this past moth. If you haven’t had a chance to read them, now you can. Also, for those of you who follow this blog and enjoy stats, … Continue reading →
Posted in Blogging, Calling, Cities, Faith, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, redemptive agents, sacred text, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged A Primer on Today's Missional Church, Henri Nouwen, JR Woodward, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Missional church, New Orleans, New York, Pasadena, Portland, Santa Monica, St. Louis, Utrecht, Wil Hernandez
July 1, 2009 | Leave a comment
National Cathedral HDR Originally uploaded by NearDC I wanted to pass on three websites that I thought might enrich your spiritual journey. First, my friend and recent guest blogger Wil Hernandez is re-instating his blog, called Henri Nouwen Legacy. It … Continue reading →
Posted in Calling, Faith, Jesus, Missional church, practicing church, redemptive agents, sacred text, soul, walk with God |
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Jesuits, London, Pray as you go, Prayer, Saint Benedict, The Order of Saint Benedict, Wil Hernandez
June 19, 2009 | Leave a comment
Here is a recap on the complete series in regard to Henri Nouwen’s approach to spiritual companioning. It has been a real pleasure to have Wil Hernandez as a guest author on this blog. The series was introduced with a … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Jesus, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, sacred text, Social Justice, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Nouwen, Soul Care, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Friend, Spiritual Guide, Spiritual Mentor, Wil Hernandez
June 17, 2009 | 11 Comments
Conclusion Henri Nouwen was truly a man for others. When he companioned others, he gave unreservedly of himself because he had a full self to give, a self anchored upon his true, spiritual identity before God as God’s beloved. His … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Community, Faith, Jesus, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, soul, walk with God |
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection, Leadership Institute, Nouwen Legacy, Soul Care, Spiritual Formation Alliance, Wil Hernandez
June 12, 2009 | 23 Comments
Nouwen as a Spiritual Director Henri Nouwen seized the practice of spiritual direction for his own sake and of the sake of others. He sought direction for himself when he needed it and gave direction to others who asked for … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Calling, Community, Faith, Leadership, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, sacred text, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Spirit, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Guide, Spiritual Mentor, Wil Hernandez, Yale
June 10, 2009 | 14 Comments
Nouwen as a Spiritual Mentor Henri Nouwen was a good friend to many people and a close friend to a number of special individuals. As well, he is considered by many as their spiritual guide even today. To a select … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Calling, Community, Faith, Jesus, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, sacred text, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Azusa Pacific, Fuller Seminary, Henri Nouwen, Henri Nouwen and Soul Care, Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection, Loyola Marymount, Mentor, Spiritual Mentor, Wil Hernandez
June 5, 2009 | 22 Comments
Nouwen as Spiritual Friend Henri Nouwen longed and sought for deep, abiding friendship everywhere he went. His capacity to connect personally with thousands of friends from various parts of the world is legendary. Amazingly, of the fifteen hundred people he … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Calling, Community, Faith, Jesus, Missional church, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, sacred text, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Henri Nouwen and Soul Care, Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection, Leadership Institute, Soul Care, Soul Companioning, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Friend, Wil Hernandez