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Stanley Grenz

An Interview with the Late Stanley J. Grenz

An Interview with the Late Stanley J. Grenz

Here is a link to a four part interview with theologian Stan Grenz. The interview took place in Seattle with Dick Staub (author of a number of books, most recently Christian Wisdom of the Jedi Masters) whose radio program, The

Dwight J. Friesen January 11, 2007September 23, 2022

Princeton Theological Review Honors Grenz

Princeton Theological Review Honors Grenz

“A Tribute to Stanley Grenz” by the Princeton Theological Review has recently been published.  (Spring 2006, Volume XII, Number 1, Issue 34). Prolegomena:* “In Dedication to Professor Stanley Grenz” by Erik Leafblad Introduction:* How I Took Barth’s Chair, and How Grenz

Dwight J. Friesen May 5, 2006January 14, 2021

emergent convention remembering Stan Grenz

emergent convention remembering Stan Grenz

Leading a couple of lunch forums at the Nashville, emergent event this year. And organizing the evening memorial in honor of Dr. Stanley J. Grenz. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen May 18, 2005May 12, 2022

Stan’s memorial

Stan’s memorial

The memorial service for Stan was this past Sunday at First Baptist Church (where Dr. Edna Grenz is worship pastor). Lynette and I attended the service and it was beautiful. The memorial is viewable on the web, and I would

Dwight J. Friesen March 22, 2005October 10, 2022

Grieving the Death of Dr. Stanley J. Grenz

Grieving the Death of Dr. Stanley J. Grenz

Ultimately our claim to know the one God only gains credence in the contemporary world as we demonstrate the Divine presence through the way we live – through our lives as we connect our Christian belief with true Christian living.

Dwight J. Friesen March 12, 2005December 13, 2022

Dr Grenz… please pray

Dr Grenz… please pray

So am deeply saddened to report that earlier today my friend, mentor, teacher, and colleague, Dr. Stanley J. Grenz  suffered a significant surge in blood pressure, which resulted in a major brain event, appears to be along the lines of

Dwight J. Friesen March 11, 2005December 13, 2022

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