When most people hear the term EDC (Everyday Carry), they usually picture knives, multitools, and flashlights. And while those things are certainly part of the conversation, EDC is so much more than gear.

At its core, EDC is personal.

What someone carries every day is shaped by who they are, what they do, and the situations they regularly step into. A construction worker, a teacher, a first responder, and a pastor will all have very different pockets—and that’s the point.

EDC isn’t about obsessing over collections or chasing the latest trend. It’s about being ready for daily life.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love gear. I enjoy collecting, comparing, and seeing what others carry just as much as the next guy. But if we strip everything back, EDC isn’t about showing off what we own. It’s about preparation.

As a pastor, I do carry knives, flashlights, and practical tools. They’re useful, dependable, and often come in handy. But my everyday carry also includes things like pens, journals, and Bibles, tools that serve the work I’ve been called to do. These aren’t accessories; they’re essentials. They help me listen well, think clearly, and be present in moments that matter.

For me, EDC is about readiness, not image.

It’s about being prepared to respond, to conversations, to crises, to opportunities to serve. Whether that means having light in the dark, words on a page, or Scripture close at hand, what we carry should support how we live and how we serve others.

So what is EDC?

It’s not about flexing.
It’s not about tactics.
It’s not about having the “perfect” loadout.

EDC is about being prepared—ready to serve, ready to show up, and ready for whatever the day brings.

That’s the heart behind Pastor’s Pocket EDC.