C. Peter Wagner was interviewed this week by Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air. Gross is a seasoned interviewer who through kindness draws out what many other interviewers would never even get to in a subject. Perhaps we found out more from Wagner than we ever wanted to hear. Wagner is the leader of theContinue reading “Open Mic: The New Apostolic Reformation”
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Hooray for Shaun King!
Last night I read that Shaun King resigned on September 1 as pastor of Courageous Church in Atlanta, GA. Here’s what he said to the congregation: After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and mentors, I have decided that it is time for me to transition out of my role as LeadContinue reading “Hooray for Shaun King!”
Complementarian Gymnastics
By Chaplain Mike UPDATE: This was posted via scheduling before it was finished, and I have more to say. I will be editing and adding over the next hour or so, and then it will be complete. UPDATE 2: Editing and updating now complete. UPDATE 3: Further editing to make point 4 of my commentsContinue reading “Complementarian Gymnastics”
9/11 — Reflections on Disappointing Reactions
Note from CM: Regular iMonk readers will recognize the voice of Eagle, one of the faithful members of our online discussion community. Eagle says he is an agnostic, and he has certainly been through the wringer when it comes to negative experiences with religious types, including the “fundagelicals.” We love having him here. He keepsContinue reading “9/11 — Reflections on Disappointing Reactions”
How Did 9/11 Affect Christian Faith in the U.S.?
By Chaplain Mike As the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 approaches, I have been reading articles that discuss how this event has affected the church and people of faith in the U.S. What do you think? In general, do you think there have been any significant changes in perspective about the faith here inContinue reading “How Did 9/11 Affect Christian Faith in the U.S.?”
Someone Has to Put a Foot Down
By Chaplain Mike I haven’t really offended anyone for awhile, but I’m pretty sure that streak stops with this one. Sorry, but somebody must speak up and draw a line somewhere when it comes to what some call “worship” music. Today, I’m writing about one song. Churches everywhere sing it these days. Many, many well-knownContinue reading “Someone Has to Put a Foot Down”
Another Look: A Suggested Program for the Church
By Chaplain Mike Note from CM: One of the questions I received for the “Ask Chaplain Mike” series was this: “If you were in the process of becoming a new pastor in an established church, what would your first priority be? How would you arrive at it?” The answer to that question is bigger thanContinue reading “Another Look: A Suggested Program for the Church”
Two Churches that Closed Down the “Show”
By Chaplain Mike This week, as we’ve been discussing the church, I have read two intriguing stories of megachurches that began and grew explosively using an attractional, seeker-oriented philosophy of ministry, but then decided that approach was contrary to Jesus’ call to discipleship. So they closed down the “show,” re-ordered their priorities, revamped their programs,Continue reading “Two Churches that Closed Down the “Show””
Imagination Poor: A Must Read from Skye Jethani
By Chaplain Mike Back in January, I posted a children’s sermon I gave in a worship service in a quaint old Midwestern Presbyterian sanctuary. In that message, I focused on the surroundings and elements of the service the boys and girls could observe. I reminisced about what I remembered from my childhood about church—light streamingContinue reading “Imagination Poor: A Must Read from Skye Jethani”
Driscoll, Masculinity, and the Missional Church
By Chaplain Mike Mark Driscoll. It would be easy to pile on right now. You know… The guy is full of himself. The guy’s language is crude and offensive. The guy can’t control his tongue. The guy is a bully. The guy is a misogynist. The guy is a homophobe. The guy is a looseContinue reading “Driscoll, Masculinity, and the Missional Church”
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