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connecting books

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

Dwight J. Friesen April 19, 2006September 23, 2022

more “relationality” recommended readings

Dwight J. Friesen April 19, 2006May 8, 2022

lausanne movement

I just received word that I’ll have the privilege and responsibility being one of the North American representatives (mid 30’s and younger) at the Younger Leaders Gathering ’06 sponsored by the Lausanne Movement. This gathering of 550 emerging leaders from

Dwight J. Friesen April 13, 2006January 18, 2021

Seeking Common Ground

Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and I met through Synagogue 3000, he and I will be team teaching a Hillel Foundation class in May at University of Washington and Panim Hadashot sponsored by JConnect. We titled our class: Seeking Common Ground: A

Dwight J. Friesen April 11, 2006November 19, 2020

eagle & child

My father-in-law forwarded a very cool webcam link that is streaming an eagle’s nest with parent and two eggs. Eagle & Child is also the name of the Giles Street pub in Oxford, England, where The Inklings met. The Inklings

Dwight J. Friesen April 4, 2006May 12, 2022

myths of the modern mega-church

Here is an interesting link to a transcript of last spring’s forum sponsored by The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. The title is “Myths of the Modern Mega-Church” featuring Rick Warren and others. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen March 28, 2006January 18, 2021

fem-div

There are some very exciting developments regarding women MDiv’ers at Mars Hill Graduate School. As many have heard and read, the school recently redeveloped its entire MDiv program and is arguably one of the most innovative, integrative, culturally engaged, relational

Dwight J. Friesen March 23, 2006May 12, 2022

Open Theological Lunch with Tony

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

Dwight J. Friesen March 17, 2006September 29, 2022

emergent 2006 theological conversation

I’ll be attending the 2006 Theological Conversation featuring Dr. Miroslav Volf sponsored by Emergent, the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, Zondervan Publishing, and Abingdon Press/Cokesbury Bookstores. February 6-8, 2006. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen January 13, 2006January 18, 2021

the church has left the building

Tom & Christine Sine & the Mustard Seed Associates are presenting: The Church has Left the Building. I will be guiding an appreciative inquiry exploring the possibility of a more profoundly local, particular, and geographically missional Christ-commons. Does it mean

Dwight J. Friesen January 13, 2006September 29, 2022

by the people, for the people

Dwight J. Friesen January 13, 2006May 10, 2022

Cascadia Events

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 &

Dwight J. Friesen January 10, 2006May 8, 2022

wartburg seminary

I will be interacting with a group of “J-TERM SEATTLE” seminary students from Wartburg Seminary, around some of my research regarding the “Scale-Free Kingdom.” Jan 18, 2006. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen January 10, 2006May 8, 2022

what ever happened to the Holy Spirit?

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

Dwight J. Friesen January 3, 2006May 10, 2022

Dwight’s Top Ten Books of 2005

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

Dwight J. Friesen December 26, 2005October 28, 2022

synagogue 3000

In January 2006 I will have privilege of participating in a conversation within the emergent Jewish community; leaders who are pursuing fresh ways of ushering in Shalom in our world. A number of Christian emergent folks have been invited to

Dwight J. Friesen December 14, 2005May 8, 2022

leadership crucible

Mars Hill Graduate School is hosting the Leadership Crucible . . . a leading expereince, Thursday, March 9 – Saturday, March 11, 2006. This will be an interactive exploration into team leadership. I highly recommend it. peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen December 13, 2005January 18, 2021

all’s quiet on the western front

It’s been a bit of a quiet season for my online journal. Between the Generous Orthodoxy conference, AAR, American thanksgiving, the first week of Advent, a few significant changes in Quest, teaching, and home life with Lynette and Pascal I’ve

Dwight J. Friesen November 29, 2005September 29, 2022

American Academy of Religion

I will be attending the annual gathering of the American Academy of Religion in Philadelphia. Nov 18-21, 2005. Lynette and I are going together. Which is awesome! She’s gonna hit Philly’s art galleries while I am in sessions. I love

Dwight J. Friesen November 1, 2005September 29, 2022

Why the future doesn’t need us

Recently I stumbled across a wonderful article exploring AI and humanity’s-tomorrow. Published by Wired in August of 2000 Bill Joy (cofounder and Chief Scientist of Sun Microsystems) explores “Why the future doesn’t need us.” Below the article is a conversation

Dwight J. Friesen October 18, 2005October 26, 2022

chaordic leadership

Here is a rather famous and Worthy leadership article by Dee Hock; the founder and CEO emeritus of Visa (the credit card company). Hock, Dee “The Art of Chaordic Leadership” Leader to Leader. 15 (Winter 2000): 20-26. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen October 5, 2005May 9, 2022

getting ready for tomorrow

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

Dwight J. Friesen September 16, 2005May 8, 2022

for the love of learning

The fall trimester has begun; and I have the unspeakable privilege of teaching a full load at MHGS. The paths along which I get to serve as a guide are: An Introduction to the Hermeneutical Task: The Art of Reading

Dwight J. Friesen September 13, 2005November 13, 2020

no access

For the second week out of the last three weeks, I have almost no Internet access. Lynette, Pascal, and I are at a wonderful cabin on Vancouver Island celebrating my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. It seems like the art of

Dwight J. Friesen August 9, 2005October 3, 2022

a learning party

check this out. peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen August 5, 2005November 22, 2020

booking dwight

If you are interested in having me facilitate a conversation with your leadership team, faith-community, or in having me teach at your college or seminary please email your request: connect@dwightfriesen.com. In addition to dialogue facilitation I also occasionally consult with

Dwight J. Friesen August 4, 2005November 18, 2020

emerging church learning party

I’ll be helping out with this event. Register here. peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen August 4, 2005January 18, 2021

fall retreat for PSCC

I have the privilege participating in Puget Sound Christian College’s fall orientation retreat. August 25 – 27th, 2005. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen August 3, 2005January 18, 2021

in good company

Today is a day of table fellowship. Lunch with Joel VandenBrink and theologian Colin Greene. Colin’s latest book is, Christology in Cultural Perspective: marking out the horizons. Then, I get to have coffee with a prospective MDiv student at Mars Hill Graduate School.

Dwight J. Friesen July 13, 2005January 18, 2021

a generous orthodoxy conference

Will participating in the “U2 Theology Workshops” together with Jeff Keuss and John Franke at both Off-the-Map’s “A Generous Orthodoxy Conferences” being put on my Brian McLaren and Jim Henderson. Washington DC, October 7-8, 2005 Seattle, November 4-5,

Dwight J. Friesen June 16, 2005May 8, 2022