Welcome to day nine of the Tony Jones’, The Teaching of the Twelve, blog Tour. Let me begin expressing my gratitude for the thoughtful engagement with the Didache not only by Tony Jones but also by the other bloggers who
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2009. I’ve developed a tradition of pulling together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more books could be
I am excited to announce that Pete Rollins, philosopher, author, and founder of Ikon in Northern Ireland is coming to town. A group of MHGS students are making this happen . . . I love it. The evening event will
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2008. Most years I try to pull together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more books could be
Off The Map is back again with its always provocative/entertaining/ challenging line-up – “Born Again Church.” Jim Henderson gets an interesting and very diverse group of people together and lets them interact with one another and the audience. Peace,
The Other Journal’s, “Film, Faith, and Justice” this October 23-25, 2008. The featured lecturers: – Christopher L. Hueurtz – Director of Word Made Flesh, a global community “serving Jesus among the poorest of the poor.”– Rita Nakashima Brock – Theologian
A very interesting, and I think very important conversation is about to take place around “the Gospel, politics & the future.” Here is an excerpt from an email my friend Keelan Downton sent this morning. “This June 8-10, scholars, artists,
Tom & Christine Sine and the folks at Mustard Seed Associates are hosting a conference in Seattle. The event will pick-up on some of the themes of Tom’s latest book by the same title. Feb 28-Mar 1, 2008. Peace, dwight
One of the advantages of being connected with Mars Hill Graduate School is the various events and opportunities that come along. One such opportunity is Brian McLaren’s Deep Shift tour in connection with his latest book, Everything Must Change. Brian
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2007. Most years I try to pull together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more books could be
My friend Jim Henderson together with the collaborative team at Off-the-Map are gearing up for a national conversation happening in Seattle, in early November. This year’s theme is Hear·Listen·Connect.Presenters include Diana Butler Bass, Brian McLaren, Richard Twiss, Ruth Padilla DeBorst,
Allelon (Mark Priddy & Alan Roxborogh) is holding a gathering for creation of a Missional Order Andrew Jones and others will be there. Missional Order GatheringPacific NorthwestOct 15-18 2007 Another event coming up in Spokane is An Emergent Mainline Dialogue
Off-the-Map (Jim Henderson & crew) are hosting Hear·Listen·Connect in Seattle Nov. 1-3, 2007. Among others the conversation partners include: Diana Butler Bass, Brian McLaren, Richard Twiss, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, and Todd Hunter. What would happen if we practiced dialog instead
Spencer Burke of theOoze let me get a sneak peek at recently completed book, Out of TheOoze. Having sifted through hundreds of thousands of web contributions to theOOZE.com Spencer Burke has selected a few choice offerings, inviting us to encounter the concerns, wonderings, and awakenings
I just finished reading Ron Martoia’s new book, Static: Tune out the “Christian Noise” and Experience the Real Message of Jesus. And I have to say that it is really a good read, not only well written but in the
“In beholding God’s central purpose, I found my own purpose. In touching His passion, I found my own passion.” – Frank Viola Frank Viola has been an innovative leader in the simple church/house church movement for some years. His recent
Neighborhood Mission Learning Day: Reimagining Congregational Mission in Today’s Culture with Brian McLaren, Karen Ward, Eugene Cho, and Randy Rowland. For more info or to register follow this link. peace, dwight
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2006. Its become a tradition, that each year I pull together a list of the recently published books that have worked their way into my imagination in some important way. Surely more
Tomorrow night (Monday, November 6, 2006) you’re invited to my home for a conversation with Spencer Burke. Spencer is a husband, a father, an artist, entrepreneur, gadget-geek, founder of theOoze, a friend and a fun person to hang with. Our
November 3-4 is the “You Say You Want a Revolution” conference, sponsored by Jim Henderson and Off-the-Map.org. Lot’s of great people are involved, and I am strongly encouraging the people in my faith community participate in the event. I will
Some more “relationality” recommended readings. For one of my prior lists, click here. Zygmunt Bauman, Liquid Love: On the Frailty of Human Bonds Wendell Berry, What Are People For? Walter Brueggemann, The Covenanted Self: Explorations in Law and Covenant John
Some more “relationality” recommended readings. For one of my prior lists, click here. Zygmunt Bauman, Liquid Love: On the Frailty of Human Bonds Wendell Berry, What Are People For? Walter Brueggemann, The Covenanted Self: Explorations in Law and Covenant John
Emergent friend, fearless leader, and scrappy theologian – the ever provocative Tony Jones will be in Seattle this weekend and has an open invitation for lunch on Sunday (3/19) at Brouwer’s Cafe: 3502 Phinney Ave N at 35th Street in
Last week I highlighted Off-the-map’s upcoming event with David Ruis, titled “what ever happened to the Holy Spirit?” there are a few other Seattle area events worth noting: The Poetry Series presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures: Four nights &
Feb 10-11, 2006 in Seattle From the Off-The-Map web site: “David Ruis is a pioneer in reinterpreting the work of the Holy Spirit in today’s culture. His experience in neo Pentecostalism combined with his work among the poor provides a
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2005. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them into our world. These are some of the books I have
I’m am very much looking forward to this Learning Party. First of all, anytime I get to hang out with Karen, Ryan, Tracey, Tim, Rachelle and the others you know its going to be a fun day. I am very
One of my favorite books of 2003 was Conrad Gempf’s Jesus Asked. Gempf’s new book is titled, Mealtime habits of the Messiah: 40 encounters with Jesus. It is a glorious journey through Christ’s radically open table (though of course is
Bold Love, by Dan Allender Linked, by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi Holy Trinity, Perfect Community, by Leonardo Boff Life Together, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Sanctorum Communio, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Nexus, by Mark Buchanan I and Thou, by Martin Buber The Love of God,
