Frank Viola’s new book “FINDING ORGANIC CHURCH: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Sustaining Authentic Christian Communities” (David C. Cook) releases today at a discount from Amazon.com. This is the practical follow up to all of Viola’s other books. It’s also a stand alone book exploring the subject of organic church planting in great detail.Continue reading “Frank Viola’s New Book “Finding Organic Church”+ My article at Mod Ref + Theology Program”
Category Archives: Recommendations and Reviews
Theology Study Toolbar Available From Renewing the Mind/Michael Patton
Our friend Michael Patton at Credo House, Renewing the Mind Ministries and The Theology Program has an announcement at his site that may be of interest to some of the IM audience. “I have designed a theological toolbar to lead you to all the best and most trustworthy sites on the web. Included: * OnlineContinue reading “Theology Study Toolbar Available From Renewing the Mind/Michael Patton”
Review: Denise Day Spencer on “The Pocket Guide To Sainthood” by Jason Boyett
My wife Denise is on her way to sainthood and is eminently qualified to review Jason Boyett’s new book. Before I could begin this essay, I had to pull up my thesaurus and check for alternatives to the word “delightful,†because I could very easily overwork that adjective in a book review of Jason Boyett’sContinue reading “Review: Denise Day Spencer on “The Pocket Guide To Sainthood” by Jason Boyett”
Michael Horton, Etc.: Resources on Reforming The Church and Its Worship
If you only read one book on worship, it should be Dr. Michael Horton’s “A Better Way.” I can’t find an audio presentation of that material, but Dr. Horton has a lot of good material on reforming worship in the local church. Reforming Worship Preaching Christ Reforming Church Music Reforming the Church Service Rethinking BaptismContinue reading “Michael Horton, Etc.: Resources on Reforming The Church and Its Worship”
David Zahl Talks About Mockingbird Ministries: The IM Interview
UPDATE: Baptists might want to read this post on semi-Pelagianism, and enjoy the Tom Petty video 🙂 If you’ve been paying attention, you should have noticed that the most interesting blog out in the Christian/Reformation blogosphere is Mockingbird, the front page to the world of Mockingbird Ministries. Dead on, provocative stuff with the strong scentContinue reading “David Zahl Talks About Mockingbird Ministries: The IM Interview”
Paul F.M. Zahl: On Grace and “Last Signal To The Carpathia”
UPDATE: This is the mother load of Zahl sermons and forums. Great stuff here. I’ve been listening all day. I’ve discovered Paul F. M. Zahl, and I’m beside myself with enthusiasim for his writing on grace and the church. The only problem is that there’s not much of it, and that is truly a loss.Continue reading “Paul F.M. Zahl: On Grace and “Last Signal To The Carpathia””
Riffs: Conrad Hyers on Creationism, Genesis and Science
Presbyterian minister and Biblical language scholar Conrad Hyers has been the primary help for me on issues of the Bible and Science. I’m sorry so little of Hyers is on the web. His book, The Meaning of Creation, is a mandatory read for those interested in this subject. Hyers’ simplicity and amazing respect for theContinue reading “Riffs: Conrad Hyers on Creationism, Genesis and Science”
Recommendation and Review: Your Jesus Is Too Safe by Jared C. Wilson
I’ve never met Jared Wilson. We spoke on the phone once because, frankly, I’m desperate for friends. He doesn’t owe me money. We don’t have a book review treaty signed. He’s not going to like my book nearly as much as I’ve enjoyed his, and that’s OK. Jared isn’t a well-known author or megachurch pastor.Continue reading “Recommendation and Review: Your Jesus Is Too Safe by Jared C. Wilson”
Alan Creech Stuff + Gangstas and Untouchables
Our friend Alan Creech has three items of interest. First, Alan Creech Rosaries Aids to Prayer, like Ropes and Little Beads, has a new web site. Easier to navigate, RSS feed, all the whistles and bells. Second, Alan is doing a podcast on spiritual formation. It’s called Oremus and many of you who pray theContinue reading “Alan Creech Stuff + Gangstas and Untouchables”
Thoughts on Derek Webb and Stockholm Syndrome
There is and should be much discussion of Derek Webb’s new album, Stockholm Syndrome. For example, read Denny Burk’s take here, or if you are intrepid, the BHT discussion that occurred yesterday, primarily between Jared Wilson and myself. If you haven’t heard the edgy and controversial “What Matters More,” you can hear it at Youtube.Continue reading “Thoughts on Derek Webb and Stockholm Syndrome”
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