I have Jesus on my mind a lot these days. The 'Son of God' movie was released last weekend. I was semi-interested in the conversation surrounding its release but with a trip to the East coast for family stuff and being off the internet most of time, I watched it all from a distance. The … Read more about Jesus (movies) On My Mind
‘Atheist Churches’ are more traditional than Emergents
I am loving the conversations that have come out of the publicity tour of Sunday Assemblies. The feedback and pushback that is being generated by these 'atheist churches' is proving very informative. I am actually learning a lot about how people think of church, atheism, tradition, and … Read more about ‘Atheist Churches’ are more traditional than Emergents
Atheist Churches: a fad or the future?
My newsfeed has seen a steady stream of articles about the new trend of ‘atheist churches’ racing by this past week. Much of it seems to revolve around a successful publicity tour by British comedy duo Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans, who are currently: on a tongue-in-cheek "40 Dates, 40 Nights" … Read more about Atheist Churches: a fad or the future?
100 Days in for Pope Francis
This morning I found two stories related to the first 100 days of Pope Francis' tenure. The first was a glowing review by an unlikely source. Esquire magazine had a blog that detailed some of the major highlights. It has now been a little over a hundred days since Francis took over the Vatican. … Read more about 100 Days in for Pope Francis
Things have really changed in 30 years (Day 18)
Things have really changed in 30 years. It is nearly impossible to overstate how monumental the shift has been! You can see it in areas from: Technology Spirituality Denominational loyalty Media and so many other categories. We could talk about evangelism, Facebook, homework, dating, … Read more about Things have really changed in 30 years (Day 18)
Is anyone else nervous about Rob Bell’s new book? I am
So my friends, Tweeter-verse, and church office have seen the arrival of Rob Bell's new book "What We Talk About When We Talk About God" today. I think we are all mostly excited, if not a little apprehensive. I want to get something on the table and then ask a question. This will not be Love … Read more about Is anyone else nervous about Rob Bell’s new book? I am
Moving Toward Multiplicity
Listening to Howard Zinn (author of the classic A People’s History of the United States) at a town hall meeting style presentation recorded in 2007 (you can get it on Itunes from WGBH Politics) I was struck by the need to recognize the sheer complexity of issues and multiplicity of … Read more about Moving Toward Multiplicity
5 Biggest Changes for Pastors in the Last 50 Years
I’m preparing to facilitate a conversation with some colleagues in the new year about ministry and honoring tradition. I want to begin - and thus frame - the conversation with the changing culture that we are products of, interact with and attempt to minister to. It is a different way to approach … Read more about 5 Biggest Changes for Pastors in the Last 50 Years
Violence in the Hunger Games
Writing a paper on Globalization calls for a serious study break and tonight I headed to the opening day of the Hunger Games. There are three things that you should know about my movie going experience: My theater is one block from UCLA and I appeared to be the oldest person in the theatre. LA … Read more about Violence in the Hunger Games
The Church and New Media w/ Brandon Vogt
In this interview, Bo talks with Brandon Vogt about "Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet". Brandon is a Catholic writer and speaker who blogs at The Thin Veil (www.thinveil.net). He writes on spirituality, technology, social-justice, and features regular book reviews and … Read more about The Church and New Media w/ Brandon Vogt