Stand By Me
Tonight as I return from our second rest retreat in Arizona, a few days when we all sat around in the desert in awe of
Joy in the Midst of it All
This is the fourth time that I have preached or studied Mary’s Magnificat and everytime I return to it, I hear it as something new.
Peace in Leadership
Oftentimes, when I pray aloud for people, my go to phrase is to ask God to give them “a peace that surpasses all understanding.” It
A Very “Now and Not Yet” Advent
As we begin the Advent season and the start of a new liturgical year, I find myself frustrated and resonating with the “now and not yet” feeling of the season. We now have a vaccine. We’re able to travel, to see friends, to gather with family. And yet.
Leading from the Passenger Seat
In August I volunteered for the Leadercast conference here in Cincinnati. It was organized by my good friend and fellow faith leader, Joe Boyd. The
Ghost Kitchens, Dumplings and Church Planting
How a recent take-out restaurant experience led Aaron to question the traditional church planting model.
Our New Website!
A ridiculous amount of hours put into launching a new site and a few folks to thank for it.
Pride 20 Years Later
I often forget about Pride Month. It sneaks up on me every year. On calls with potential new partners, I often tell my story and
Lonely in the wilderness
Launchpad Co-Founder Jennifer Fisher preached at Forefront Church on March 14 on the topic of loneliness. Forefront is an Investing Partner in Launchpad.
Preventing COVID Burnout
On our first “Networking & Support Hours” Zoom call in January, several faith leaders on the call spoke about their exhaustion after 11 months of
2021 Launchpad Update
As 2020 comes to a close, we are giving thanks for all that God has done for us and for our fellow faith leaders through Launchpad. We never would have imagined that in a year as overwhelming as this one, that we would have seen our young ministry grow like it has.
Christmas Prayers for Leaders
As we celebrate a Christmas that feels like no other before it, we offer these prayers for our fellow leaders of faith. May you find