Yesterday we picked back up where we left off in our church’s summer teaching series (Pangea Communities). This series, Threads, is about our core values. Here they are: Peace – We choose to love our enemies. Justice – We choose to right wrongs with those at the margins. Hope – We choose to imagine the world as it ought to be. Community – We choose countercultural relationships guided by love. Inclusive – We choose to invite everyone to the party.... Read more
In the past several weeks, much controversy has arisen over Mark Driscoll and the church he started in Seattle. Things have become so bad that even Acts 29 removed the pastor and church from their membership and encouraged him to resign and get help. Needless to say, Mark Driscoll is once again a polarizing figure in Social Media. The intention of this post (based on a blog from 2011) is to not weigh in on that stuff, but to utilize... Read more
Hi friends. Not sure if you have heard, but in September a great conference is going to be happening in Carlisle, PA. Missio Alliance has organized a conference for all of those intrigued by how Anabaptism can be a resource for mission and community in a post-Christian society. I’ll be sharing the stage with Greg Boyd, Bruxy Cavey, Brian Zahnd, Meghan Good, David Fitch, and many more! I hope to see you there on September 19 @ 9:00 Am – September... Read more
Here’s my reaction to Mark Driscoll on being kicked out of Acts29… Post by Kurt Willems. HERE’S THE FULL TEXT OF WHAT I WROTE IN THAT FB UPDATE FOR ANYONE WHO DOESN’T USE FB: “I’ve intentionally stayed out of this publicly as I live in some odd tension as a church planter in Mars Hill’s founding neighborhood. One of the challenges for folks like us is that we want to create a church (Pangea) that is “for” something and Someone,... Read more
As many of you know, this past winter I visited Israel/Palestine with The Global Immersion Project. With TGIP I was guided into hope and pain, peace and violence. I still see much hope, but the events of the past week seem like such a step backwards. In this post, I want to point folks towards some helpful resources to gain a basic understanding of this conflict. Recent Events As a Jew living in America, the past week has changed me forever... Read more
Over the past several years John Piper has piped in on many things. And, yes friends, his pipes are loud and proud (well, not Whopper proud 😉 ). He is known for a having a very specific view of God, the Scriptures, and culture. On God, Piper pipes about God’s glory. I affirm this wholeheartedly – except much of what he means when he uses this language. It seems to me that unless God is “omni” everything (as defined by... Read more
Here’s a great video, from Fortress Press, that walks through major themes in NT Wright’s latest book on Paul. It includes a discussion guide that can be used in a discussion group, classroom, or small group. Discussion Guide (Thanks to Fortress Press) Read more
Litany of Confession & Allegiance [Source] One: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world All: Have mercy on us One: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world All: Free us from the bondage of sin and death One: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world All: Hear our prayer. Grant us peace. One: For the victims of war All: Have mercy One: Women, men and children All: Have... Read more
For a long time I’ve been discouraged by how the conversation between traditionalists and progressives goes when it comes to LGBTQ inclusion. Name calling in both directions has led to polarizing results. This, of course, is no different then the religious rhetoric wars of the past. For the most part, physical violence isn’t involved (with the exception of radical fundamentalists who have killed LGBTQ folks – actions condemned by both sides of the debate), but Christian still can’t get enough... Read more
“I no longer want to see others as humans. I want to learn to see others as brothers, sisters, mothers, & fathers.” – Rabbi Shaul David Judelman A few months ago I traveled to the Holy Land with The Global Immersion Project to learn about peacemaking [side note: you should join in the great work that TGIP is up to… seriously!!!!]. We immersed into the stories of Jews and Arabs alike – learning from peace-seekers who defy the “rules” of their... Read more
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