As another year comes to a close and a new one begins, it’s a natural time to reflect on our spiritual journeys and set intentions for growth in the year ahead. In the last few years, I’ve felt a growing inclination to rely more on discerning God’s voice over a dependence on the wisdom of others. I’ve discovered that listening for God’s voice makes all the difference, cultivating an intimate… Read More »The Allure of Counterfeit Spirituality
As a pastor, theologian, and co-founder of a non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate a new vision of work, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) raises a growing number of existential questions. From actors to lawyers, an increasing number of professionals feel threatened by the growing applications of AI. How can the ancient text of the Bible provide any insight to guide us in responding to this quickly… Read More »The Parallel between AI & Creation
He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” John 20:15 (NIV) It was always curious to me that in Jesus’ first resurrection appearance, he was mistaken as the caretaker of the garden. Yet, the more I consider… Read More »Bioimimicry and Being Easter People
We are proud to announce our newest addition to the Goldenwood Team. Our friend and now colleague Sandra McCracken Nicholson has joined us as Goldenwood’s Creative Fellow. Sandra has been involved with Goldenwood since the beginning and has become a familiar presence for many in our community. For those who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting her, Sandra is a singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, Tennessee. With a… Read More »Sandra McCracken joins the Goldenwood Team
The following is transcribed from a talk given in Nashville, TN on October 2021 at the Liturgy Collective, where David was addressing how the work of worship leaders connects to the hope needed in our world today. David Kim: What I want to do this morning is to take a step back and ask all of us, what are we doing as worship leaders? Do we even matter for our church and… Read More »Worship Leaders as Guardians of the Sacred Imagination
Original publication by aiandfaith.org on Sep 15, 2021 David Kim is the CEO and co-founder of Goldenwood. Over the past several decades, Rev. Dr. David Kim has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. David’s past experiences as VP of Faith and Work (Redeemer City to City), Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work, Director of… Read More »On Christian Faith and Work with David Kim, CEO of Goldenwood
Last Friday, we had a small gathering to listen, unearthing questions we all had regarding the injustice our Black brothers and sisters continue to face. We listened to each other as we were listening for God to guide us. We prayed as we read Psalm 7, and after our time several participants shared resources that we have compiled and made available below, so that as a community seeking the wisdom and… Read More »Responding to Racism
A reflection amidst isolation… “Many people seek fellowship because they are afraid to be alone.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer penned those words on the eve of World War II. As he considered the inordinate needs of the church during that dark time, his thoughts came to the verse, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell in unity” (Psa 133:1). When he began to write his reflection on the… Read More »Who will we become?