The Role of Faith in CYP

The Role of Faith in CYP

How “Christian” is the Christian Young Professionals? That’s a great question – one we’ve discussed and wrestled with ourselves when forming and growing CYP. The purpose of CYP is “to provide networking opportunities, career and...
I’m a Masterpiece, Baby!

I’m a Masterpiece, Baby!

I’M A MASTERPIECE, BABY!!! What kind of masterpiece? GOD’S MASTERPIECE! And so are you! We begin each new cohort of the Leadership Impact Initiative in exactly the same way: with our CYP verse Ephesians 2:10. In fact, we’ve talked about it so many...
I Just Can’t Pray for an Easy Life

I Just Can’t Pray for an Easy Life

I can’t quite remember when or where, but at some point in the past I found myself staring my typical prayers in the face. “God, please show me which path to take.””God, please open this door for me.””God, please give me peace about...
Peace in Trying Times

Peace in Trying Times

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6, NIV I’ll admit the world events of the past week (and...
Idea Incubator

Idea Incubator

When I lived in DC, my pastor Mark Batterson would often insist that, “Good ideas are good, but God ideas change the course of history.” It’s a humbling reminder that our best is woefully short of what God can accomplish. So how do we get a God idea?...
What’s Your Big Decision?

What’s Your Big Decision?

I don’t know why, but I’ve developed something of an infatuation with decision-making. For instance, did you know that 80% of life’s most defining moments take place before age 35? Just this year, I’ve had to make some pretty big decisions: do...