lifeasmission

Jim Wallis is an author and speaker who emphasizes the ways in which Jesus is a political figure, the gospel is a political message/lifestyle, and the church is a political body. IMPORTANT: Neither Jim Wallis nor I would ever say that this is ALL Jesus, the gospel, and the church are - just that they [...]

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My friend Todd Hiestand recently posted, A Holy (Suburban) Discontent.  It is partly a review of Tim Keel’s, Intuitive Leadership, and partly a reflection on the trappings of the suburban life style - something I have been feeling all too painfully since moving back from LA.

One of the most ironic parts of the post [...]

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From Leadership Blog: Out of UR
September 25, 2007
ATMs: Automatic Tithing Machines
How can you pass the plate to people who don’t carry cash? You can’t. So
the next big wave may be the “Giving Kiosk” in your church’s lobby.
“A lot of people no longer carry cash or a checkbook,” says Marty
Baker, pastor of Stevens Creek Church in [...]

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A new edition of Fuller’s Center for Youth and Family Ministry e-zine came out today and they chose to include an article I wrote, “A Theology of Culture for Your Ministry: Is “The World” Friend, Foe, or Something Else?”  A big thanks to Brad Griffin, Kara Powell and others who helped in the editing process.  It’s a [...]

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