At the first two Big Tent Christianity events Brian Ammons became the attendee favorite! On top of being a Duke professor, progressive Baptist church planter, blogger, and tweeter, Brian is a wonderful friend I am pumped to play a part in getting his voice out and about. Here Brian drops a guide … Read more about Big Tent Sexuality with Brian Ammons & Richard Rohr
Coffee House Theology with Ed Cyzewski: Homebrewed Christianity ep.32
Ed Cyzewski joins us this week on the HBC podcast, fresh off his whirlwind blog tour for his newest book 'Coffee House Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life.' I blogged about the book previously, so I will just say that Ed keeps getting cooler in my mind and this interview was tons of fun, … Read more about Coffee House Theology with Ed Cyzewski: Homebrewed Christianity ep.32
The ‘gay-friendly’ Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Associated Press
I am not in North Carolina any more, nor am I even working at a Baptist church, but I am pretty sure I am as much of a North Carolinian and Baptist as ever. Of late, the yet-to-be-fully-separated Baptist State Convention of North Carolina has set in place the last measure to force the churches that … Read more about The ‘gay-friendly’ Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Associated Press
Caffeinated God-Talk for Everyone
Ed Cyzewski is not only cool because he is a Baptimergent, but he has done something many people will benefit from, namely he wrote a great book for a wide audience. His new book 'Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life' is actually readable for people without graduate degrees in … Read more about Caffeinated God-Talk for Everyone
A Refreshing Debate…Brian McLaren and Richard Land
I think this might be the most refreshing political discussion with religious leaders in a long time. Richard Land says, 'Conservatives too often think God is on their side....doing so is idolatry....Liberals too often think God doesn't have a side.' … Read more about A Refreshing Debate…Brian McLaren and Richard Land
Brian McLaren is “Serpent-Sensitive?”
Russell Moore, a president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, came up with a spicy bit of slander when he called Brian Mclaren 'serpent-sensitive.' The Baptist Press has an article on this gem of an observation that you can read. When I read it this is what I thought. Russell Moore … Read more about Brian McLaren is “Serpent-Sensitive?”
The Driscoll Train and The Invite Person or Dude
Steve Knight posted a giant summary of the responses to Driscoll rolling around the internet. Also a little FYI, The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina has canceled their invite of Doug Pagitt to an event later this month. Outside of not being surprised, thinking they are still going the … Read more about The Driscoll Train and The Invite Person or Dude
Rauuuuuschenbusch!!!
I am participating in a Blog-o-riot based on Walter Rauschenbusch's classic Christianity and the Social Crisis. Being its 100th anniversary, my love for Walter, and his sweet Baptist skills I hope you go take a look at the series over at the Pop Theology website. … Read more about Rauuuuuschenbusch!!!
Emerging Fear and the SBC
How do you draw more attention to the emerging movement? Like This. If you say blanket statements like the emerging church is 'one of the most dangerous and deceptive movements to infiltrate the ranks of Southern Baptist life,' you could think that might be an overstatement of fearful dread over … Read more about Emerging Fear and the SBC
Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 3
'Zacchaeus stopped there and said to the Lord, ‘Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the … Read more about Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 3
Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 2
So he ran ahead and climbed a sycomore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.’ So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw it began to … Read more about Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 2
Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 1
(1 of 3) My reflections on the radical nature of Friendship and its function in the missional church. This is the basic content from my CBF presentation I did with Zach. Enjoy.He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax-collector and was … Read more about Friendship as Missional Foundationalism Pt 1