Anyone who knows a few pastors probably knows someone who has struggled with burnout. Ministry always has been an atypical job with lots of unique demands and stressors, but as reported in a Barna Research Group study discussed in a new article called "Why Pastors Leave the Ministry," it's a growing … Read more about Pastoral Burnout, Healing Spiritual Wounds and How To Hack an Election
Level Ground LIVE 3D: sex and spirituality
The Level Ground LIVE show at Jones Coffee in Pasadena, CA was a blast. What it lacked in theology it made up for in throw down. Enjoy the highlights of our conversation with Samantha Curley and Barry Taylor about film, faith and sexuality. Monkish Beer was a generous sponsor! We want to wish … Read more about Level Ground LIVE 3D: sex and spirituality
Sex Is Not Simple
Sexuality and spirituality have been on my mind as we prepare for tonight’s Level Ground Film Festival. I am very aware of the cultural conversation that continues to circle around marriage equality and issues related to legal matters. As a pastor and theologian, my concern is more specifically … Read more about Sex Is Not Simple
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)
Rob Bell, that new show with Carlton Cuse & Post-Mars Hill Goodies [Podcast ep.168]
Rob Bell is back on the podcast. He is no longer a Grand Rapids resident, a congregational minister, or wearing black framed glasses!!! In the past year he moved to Orange County and has been busy working on the pilot of a new TV show with Carlton Cuse from Lost. Rob threw out the idea of … Read more about Rob Bell, that new show with Carlton Cuse & Post-Mars Hill Goodies [Podcast ep.168]
Why the Church of N. America will always be (mostly) like it is
The church of N. America will always be (mostly) like it is today. When those who think as individuals read a text that is communal, there is always going to be an issue. I know that there is a real danger in painting in broad stokes and speaking in generalities. I normally steer clear of such … Read more about Why the Church of N. America will always be (mostly) like it is
Brian McLaren: Naked Spirituality
I went through a leadership program with a man who was a chaplain for the Georgia State Troopers. In the midst of his various and sorted stories of wild calls that Police have to respond to, from time to time somebody would show up in the story without any cloths on. My Trooper friend would stop at … Read more about Brian McLaren: Naked Spirituality