Posts
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The Anchor of Faith: From Habakkuk to Luther
“Haunted by a world of chaos, the prophet Habakkuk asked: ‘Where is God?’ Discover the profound breakthrough that transformed Martin Luther’s despair into hope and explore the three divine answers that provide an anchor in the modern storm.”
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The Primal Architecture of Leadership: From Darwinian Drives to Pauline Communities
“Leadership is not a modern corporate invention, but a stable evolutionary phenomenon. By mapping the Apostle Paul’s missionary behavior onto four Darwinian drives, we uncover the primal architecture of influence.”
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The Numerical Reality of Church Decline in Canada: A 2021 Census Analysis
The 2021 Census confirms a definitive tipping point: weekly church attendance in Canada has plummeted from 65% to less than 9%. As the “Pastor-as-Manager” model fails, how can the local church transition to a “Narrative Presence”? This post analyzes the data of decline and introduces a new series on the theory of Narrative Leadership.
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From Typhoons to Transformation: Finding Hope in a Factured World
“What does it mean to live in the ‘in-between’ time, where the world is broken but the New Creation has already begun? Drawing on the imagery of the Barong Tagalog and the theology of the Cornerstone, this post examines God’s promise to restore what is lost and calls us to weave Shalom into our neighbourhoods today.”
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Why God? Why, God? The Journey from Despair to Advent Joy
Life is hard-wired for transcendence, always reaching for an echo of Eden. In this final sermon at Central Presbyterian, the language of music—specifically Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31—becomes a vessel for the Gospel. It is a journey through gasping laments and mysterious chords toward a strength seasoned by suffering and a hope that death never has the last word.
Victor C. Gavino, PhD
A scientist, theologian, and musician exploring the intersections of leadership and early Christianity. From physiological chemistry to the study of the Apostle Paul, my work is a journey of integration—seeking clarity through academic rigour, pastoral reflection, and the disciplined art of the piano