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May. 08, 2013

‘being’ church…

“The challenge of reconstructing evangelism will not be an easy task. For the gospel to which evangelism invites persons is, by the standards of the Enlightenment, incredible; according to the logic of the market, it is cost-ineffective; measured by modern, liberal notions of the social, it is uncivil; by the standards of an aesthetics formed by the capitalist discipline of
May. 03, 2013

Rethinking “Welcome”

“A radically welcoming community seeks to welcome the voices, presence and power of all people — especially those who have been defined as The Other, pushed to the margins, cast out, silenced and closeted — so they can help to shape the congregation’s common life and fulfill the reconciling dream of God.” Stephanie Spellers, Treasurer, Canonfor Missional Vitality, Diocese ofLong
Apr. 23, 2013

As We Rethink Evangelism…

“Many church members today recognize that evangelism is vitally necessary for the church to have a future amidst widespread decline. At the same time, few prospects provoke greater dread and discomfort. This conference offers an opportunity to reframe evangelism in a grounded, holistic, accessible way for a new apostolic age.” Dwight Zscheile, assistant professor congregational mission and leadershipLuther Seminary /
Oct. 12, 2012

The rise of the “nones”

There’s a new Pew Report out, with clear indication that there is an increase in those who say they have “no religion.” Rev. Clint Schnekloth has by far the most interesting response I’ve seen, arguing that: As a weird hipster Lutheran…I am, to begin with, happy with the increase in the number of people reporting their status as “nones.” I