special limited time offer
Purchase multiple copies of either of my books for group study and I’ll work with your church or group to schedule a live online Q&A session over Zoom, free of charge.
upcoming events
Here are a few events coming up:
- August 20, 2026 — How to (Really) Love a Neighbor (free online event with Jesus Collective)
- August 30, 2026 — Gateway Church (Wooster, OH)
- September 18-19, 2026 —Reimagining Hope, Jesus Collective regional conference (Everett, WA)
- September 20, 2026 — sermon, First Baptist Church (Everett, WA)
- September 25-26, 2026 —Reimagining Hope, Jesus Collective regional conference (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
- September 27, 2026 — sermon, The Gathering Church (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
- October 22-23, 2026 — Making Jesus Visible conference (Phoenix, AZ)
- October 25, 2026 — sermon, Trinity Mennonite Church (Glendale, AZ)
- November 11, 2026 — Leading Communities Toward Change (free online event with Jesus Collective)
- November 24, December 1, 8, 2026 — Woodland Hills SEM program (online)
- February 12-14 — How to Love, workshop (Milford, Nebraska)
- March 4-6, 2027 — Thinking with Jesus lecture series, Fresno Pacific University (Fresno, CA)
- March 12-14, 2027 — Deep Run East Mennonite Church retreat (Canadensis, PA)
- May 25-June 29, 2027 (Tuesday nights) — Reimagining Discipleship, online short course (with Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary)
My offerings
I have experience speaking to groups with quite diverse theological backgrounds. I am comfortable standing on big stages but also sitting on a stool engaging an audience in open dialogue. I want your group to experience something in our time together that captures their imagination, renews their hope, and changes their lives.
I offer keynotes, workshops, and short courses.
Some of the topics I’m asked to speak on most frequently:
Thinking with Jesus. What it means not just to believe or act like a Christian but how to really think like one. How Christian thinking is (or should be) different than any other kind. What “the mind of Christ” looks like in action. How we close the gaps between the ancient pages of the Bible and the realities of modern life. How we become people able to think with Jesus in relation to the world and the daily decisions of our own lives.
Jesus-centered Christianity. Understanding and embracing a bigger gospel. How re-grounding Christian faith in Jesus as the full revelation of God can address some of the biggest questions and hang-ups people have about contemporary Christianity. How a Jesus-centered approach transforms everything from our image of God to relationship to scripture, identity, power, individualism, difference, and disagreement.
Interpreting the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Why to interpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus and how this is different than other approaches to biblical interpretation. How to practice interpretation of various parts of scripture including troubling texts of Old Testament violence in the light of Jesus.
Depolarizing the church. How the church can witness through unity in an age of division by defining its faith by the shared center instead of disputed boundaries. How to practice healthy disagreement. What it looks like to love the enemy you may worship beside.
The role and work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s relationship to Jesus and crucial role in the everyday Christian life. How normal people can listen for and hear the voice of God. How to practice communal discernment of God’s will and desires.
Contemporary preaching. How to construct sermons that engage audiences with short attention spans. The use of story and metaphor in preaching. Dialogic teaching techniques. Introduction to preaching workshops for those finding their voice and advanced preaching workshops for experience preachers looking to expand their communication toolkit.
I’m open to inquiries for in-person or online events and am happy to consider other topics that are tailored to the needs of your audience or event.
What you can expect
I give 100% to every engagement, whether the group is large or small.
Before preparing for a speaking engagement, I schedule a conversation with the event planners to understand as clearly as possible the needs of the particular audience as well as the goals of the planners. This allows me to tailor my presentation to the specific group involved.
My goal is always that people leave with greater hope and excitement for Christian faith as well as equipped with practical tools to help move their journey forward.
Compensation varies by the nature of the event and audience. I’m happy to discuss this.
How to reach me
To open a conversation about having me speak for your group or event, reach out through my contact page. Be sure to tell me a bit about your event, your audience, and your goals.
OTHER RECENT events
- Formation for Ministry instructor, Northern Seminary (2025)
- Red Letter Christians podcast (2025)
- Church of the Brethren clergy retreat (2025)
- Mosaic Conference annual gathering (2025)
- Woodland Hills Church (2024)
- Day of Jubilee, Food for the Hungry (2023)
- Jesus Collective North American tour, keynote (2023)