Since I have qualified to make it on a few lists of blogs, most recently into the top 55 pastor bloggers, and since I am a pastor who has been blogging at nakedpastor for a few years, I figure this allows me to give some suggestions to pastor bloggers. This is not to say that I am good at any of this. But I do have some thoughts and experience as a pastor blogging. Here’s a list of 10: Anonymity:... Read more
So Online Christian Colleges informed me today that I made it on their top 55 pastor bloggers list. Funny that I should get this during a time I am really struggling with the issue of whether a pastor can really blog honestly or not. Is it even possible? Is it possible for a pastor of a church normally recognized as somewhat orthodox to honestly and openly put his thoughts out there for public viewing, including his or her congregation’s? I’m... Read more
I thought I would post a short list of what I consider are dangers to any exploration, including intellectual, philosophical, pastoral or theological. Even though I am exploring theology and pastoral ministry from the comfort and security of my chair in front of my computer in a warm study, there are still serious issues to consider. Although I have had people laugh in my face when I’ve found inspiration in explorers like J. Michael Fay, Ernest Shackleton, and David Thompson,... Read more
When people question what you read; when people question what you say; when people question what you write; when people question what you believe; when people question with whom you hang out with; when people question your church; when people question your value; when people question your motives; when people question your intelligence; when people question your morals; when people question your loyalties; when people question your sense of humor; when people question your faith; when people question you; first,... Read more
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