Bryan J. Hickey
Proclaiming the truth, beauty and relevance of Jesus.
Throughout 2025, I have the immense privilege of taking a break from bjh.dev to serve Jesus at my church, City on a Hill Geelong, overseeing theological training of interns, and providing pastoral support for Greenhouse participants.
Articles
Thoughts taking shape in words, one idea at a time
This is a space where I write to learn — essays, reflections, and notes shaped by reading, conversation, and experience. Some thoughts arrive clearly; others emerge slowly, unfolding as I go. Not everything is finished, but all of it is honest.
Invisible Saints and the Risk of Knowing: Reading Baird Tipson on Judging with Charity
What does it mean to welcome someone into the church? This reflection on Baird Tipson’s Invisible Saints explores charity, doubt, and the quiet burden of pastoral discernment.
Reading Edwards Responsibly: Notes on Method, Mystery, and the Moral Task of Scholarship
Jonathan Edwards left behind more than he published—drafts, notes, and private reflections. How should we read this abundance? This post reflects on method, memory, and the responsibility of Christian scholarship.
Beauty That Bends the Mind: Reading Jonathan Edwards Today
Jonathan Edwards writes with a beauty that awakens wonder. His language doesn’t just explain God—it invites worship, stirs the imagination, and leaves space for mystery. This piece explores why I keep reading him.
The Art of Being a Good Host: Writing as Invitation
What if writing could feel like hospitality? This reflection explores how creating a blog can be like preparing a home—quiet, intentional, and worth someone’s time.