I love the language of risk that Pete uses here. “To risk living in a place of perpetual transformation and challenge.” Truly this is the life of faith. Over the past couple of weeks I have been preaching on the “Elements” or values that inform the collective life of the Aqueous [...]
Archive for September, 2006
Pete Rollins on the God formed in the aftermath of Religious Experiences
Published by September 30th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
More “anti-blogging” sentiment from the SBC
Published by September 28th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 5 CommentsiFeedReaders
‘Joshua Convergence’ affirms SBC Conservative Resurgence at Orlando meeting
“As I have periodically perused … the seemingly unceasing flow of rhetoric on the blogs of some who are claiming to lead us into a new era, certain questions have assaulted my mind,†Shaddix said. “When do these guys pastor their churches? When do they prepare? When [...]
Every once in a while you see something truly remarkable on You Tube. I was moved enough to watch the whole thing and post it here. The black and white to color shift is amazing…
Scot Mcknight on Gospel and church
Published by September 26th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 2 CommentsiFeedReaders
Jesus Creed » Gospel and church
My focus was that the gospel of individualism deconstructs ecclesiology — if it is all about my getting right with God — and no church in the gospel at all — then the Church becomes unnecessary, giving pastors fits about why people see no need to do anything than volunteer [...]
Australian Muslim Leader Waleed Aly on the Pope’s remarks regarding Islam
Published by September 22nd, 2006 in Uncategorized. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
god is not elsewhere: maybe this is what he meant
But it seems some elements in the Muslim world are looking avidly for something to offend them. Meanwhile, governments looking to boost their Islamic credentials are only too happy to seize on this, or nurture it, for their own political advantage. At some point, the Muslim [...]
As I continue to blog and participate in conversations on other blogs accross the web I continue to be pleasently surprised at the connections I am making with people in my own area. For example, I found and now follow Don Johnson, another pastor in my own city, after finding him through Scot McKnight. [...]
Telegraph | News | Beer glass Jesus to lead Christmas campaign
An image of Jesus is to appear in pint glasses in commercials this Christmas as part of a campaign to encourage young people back to the Church. The poster will be accompanied by radio adverts. A poster will show his face emerging from [...]
Cynthia Ware on Twenty-Somethings and web based faith
Published by September 11th, 2006 in Pop Culture. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
Jason Clark » Web-based Faith
A new study by The Barna Group (Ventura, California) shows that despite strong levels of spiritual activity during the teen years, most twentysomethings disengage from active participation in the Christian faith during their young adult years. The report, issued September 11, 2006, concludes twentysomethings continue to be [...]
Geez Magazine
Published by September 10th, 2006 in Philosophy and Western Christianity. 0 CommentsiFeedReaders
Picked up a copy of this magizine at Soliton. Spent 5 minuets flipping through and I was hooked.
Geez Magazine
Geez is your story of experiments with truth.
Because it’s time we untangle the narrative of faith from the fundamentalists, pious self-helpers and religio-profiteers.
And let’s do it with holy mischief rather than ideological firepower.
We’ll explore [...]
From Fernando’s Desk: The Power To Do Something About Contemporary Worship
Published by September 7th, 2006 in Music and Worship. 0 CommentsiFeedReaders
Excellent post about empowering the futurists artists and musicians in the faith community! As a pastor for 4 years and worship leader for 15, I have a tremendous intrest in the reformation of “contemporary worship.” Article includes a great bonus thought from Mike Frost that really captivated me:
I sorely wish Christian musicians would [...]
David Dobereiner, Designer of Futuristic Cities
Published by September 6th, 2006 in Uncategorized. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
ContraCostaTimes.com | 09/04/2006 | Architect believes time for futuristic cities is now
I am always excited when I see people who have visionary ideas about urban and suburban redesign. The individualism that is interwoven into our modern cities is tremendous. In addition to environmentally friendly design, Dobereiner’s work focuses around communal facilities and large [...]
Jason Clark
In my current research I am exploring if media consumer culture functions in a way analogous to a religion and religious reality, that there is a largely unconscious strategy and tactic with spiritual disciplines to this ‘religion’, and what are the implications of this for Christianity’s notion of conversion and formation, and the churches [...]
Chuck Smith Sr. and Jr., Agreeing to Disagree
Published by September 3rd, 2006 in Uncategorized. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
A very public (Los Angeles Times) article about the theological and practitional differences between Chuck Smith Sr. and Chuck Smith Jr. Article chronicles Jr.s ultimate decision to step away from the Calvery Chapel movement. Father, Son and Holy Rift - Los Angeles Times
Thanks to Sean for the link.
Was just turned on to this site today. Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman (a local pastor and friend) wrote a column exploring spirituality in film that appeared in the Santa Barbara Newspress for years. After the paper was aquired by Wendy McCaw, it seemed that anything written from the perspective of decidedly Christian [...]
A blog about present and future church, contemporary culture, intercultural dynamics, and the implications of Jesus' Gospel of the Kingdom in today's context. 
Recent Comments:
PlanosLie, PlanosLie, billy, Ryan, Cole Davis [...]
Sam Andress, Julie Bradshaw, billy, George P. Wood
Amy Downey, nicholas armitage
billy, nate, billy, George P. Wood
Joseph Carnes
billy, Dave K
billy, Josiah Trandahl, Andy Sudhoff, Barret, LeRon [...]
Susan