So my first solo book now has cover art. And is listed on Amazon.com for pre-order. How cool is that? What do you think, is my name big enough? Seriously though, I’m a little concerned about the image of the
Today I had the privilege of speaking during Chapel at Seattle Pacific University Chapel. My title was: “Unintentional” Community: What about casual relationships? So much fun. Thanks SPU what a blast. Peace, dwight
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
This weekend I will be guiding Seattle’s Calvary Chapel in their Fall retreat (October 24-26, 2008). Through conversation with their leadership team I’ll be blending spiritual practices, group engagements, and teaching times to invite them to center their thoughts and
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,
I am thrilled to be guiding students through a course exploring the art and science of reading. This course is part one of a two part series at the school and this, first part, is designed to enable people to
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
This is short reflection piece I was invited to write for The Other Journal after attending the Younger Leaders Gathering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2006. The younger leaders event was sponsored by the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.
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
The Vancouver film festival is underway; and since Lynette’s brother (Bevan Klassen) had his latest short film screening in the festival we drove up and spent some time with him and Frank Zappia (who has acted in a number of Bevan’s
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
Today was my hooding ceremony at George Fox University. My classes are done, dissertation completed, defense successful, and today I gathered with my teachers, mentors, family, cohort, and friends, to be hooded and receive a doctoral hood, tam, and stripes.
“Solitude“ by dwight j. friesen The text reads: “For the secret of a man’s being is not only to live . . . but to live for something definite.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2004. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them, and to the publishing houses that offered to our world. These
I wanted to post a few photos of one of my favorite spaces in the world. My studio – I love this place. It is NOT an office – I don’t like the “office” metaphor – it is a studio;
The poetry I write usually flows from journaling or from times of SoulRest. I have no grandiose illusions about the quality of my poetry, yet it is mine. And though it is thoroughly idiosyncratic and amateurish it gives voice the
Church by Dwight J. Friesen Restless boy yanking at his neck tie Flipping through hymnals, Bibles and Sunday School papers No match for the sermon fidgets Those warming the pews trade yawns Waiting For the last song and benediction Long
Here’s my top ten list of books from 2003. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them, and to the publishing houses that offered to our world. These
why relational church? by dwight j. friesen Doug has a love/hate relationship with the church. Some of his fondest memories, his life shaping moments and his deep relationships have been within the body of Christ. He became a pastor to
Here is my 2002 list of my personal top ten books of the year. Each of these books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for each volumes, and to the people who birthed them, and to the
brittle branches by Dwight J. Friesen bunches of brittle branches felled – by sea gale and a large toothed saw no life no sap no flex no growth blocking sun cut – pile – burn it takes so little to
Last year I posted my first end-of-the-year book list. Well, here’s my top ten list of books from 2001. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them, and
On Friday l have the opportunity to join Trinity Lutheran College and speak in their chapel. I’ve been asked to speak to the kinds of leaders I sense that the church needs now and into the future. I’m titling my
So I’m settling into the blog-thang. I thought I would try posting my own Top 10 list… good enough for David Letterman, good enough for me. This will not be a list of my ten favorite books of all time.
A few months back I preached at Union Hill Church in Redmond. In the sermon I explored the simple question… “What is a Christian?” Turns out it may not have been as simple a question as I first thought. I
Welcome to my new blog. As I’ve been pondering launching a site like this, I’ve been sitting with all the questions one might imagine I might be holding. Why would I want to do this? What is it about? What
