J.R. Briggs

I'm a husband of a wonderful wife and the grateful father of a joyful little boy. As a family we enjoy the simple things of life as we journey through this adventure as we try to follow Jesus together.

I'm a pastor who is planting a church in the far reaches of the greater Philadelphia region. The lead pastor and cultural cultivator of Renew Community - a faith community for skeptics and dreamers.

I'm the author of the book "When God Says Jump: Biblical Stories To Inspire You to Risk Big," a Bible study "Redefining Life for Men" and the Bible study project "Solo: Delving Into the Simplicity of Scripture."

I'm a man who desires to live an intentional and purposeful with fun, courage, passion and significance. I love spending time with my family, reading, enjoying the outdoors, and blogging about topics that range from the serious to the sublime.