Welcome!

My name is Greg Austen and I’m a former carpenter, and a seasoned pastor licensed in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  I also now work for an organization called Care Net and do seminars and retreats for churches that want to want to equip families to leave a healthy, grace-based legacy that prioritizes relationships and a heart for God.

In a fragmented age of outrage, alternative facts, and erosion of belief, this blog seeks to build and strengthen the faith of those called to be “in the world but not of it.”  In fact, everything here is written for you and those you love—indeed, all those that are born to thrive in and and influence this cultural moment.

The five core articles under this menu heading, carpenter, theologian, constructive thoughts, faith, and life, are meant to introduce you to the perspective and direction of this blog.

“Carpenter” and “Theologian” tell you something about the author.

“Faith” and “Life” give you the broad headings related to the content of articles.

“Constructive thoughts” gives you the spirit or manner in which topics are addressed.

Launched June 2017, I welcome you to visit weekly for new content.  Better yet, please sign up below to subscribe and receive alerts on new articles as they are published, as well as exclusive bi-monthly ministry updates.  Please send any comments, questions, feedback, or requests to gregausten@comcast.net. I would love to hear from you!

Warmest Regards,

Greg