The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Berg is the founding and lead pastor of MainStreet Covenant Church in Minnetonka Beach, MN, where he has served since 2010. He is an adjunct professor of Biblical and Theological Studies who has taught classes at Bethel University, University of Northwestern—St. Paul, North Central University, Crown College, and Solid Rock Discipleship School. Jeremy earned a doctorate in New Testament Context under Scot McKnight at Northern Seminary (Chicago). He and his wife, Kjerstin, have three kids, Peter, Isaak and Abigail.
In middle school we sat at the lunch table together . In high school we ran out of gas discussing our girl problems in an idling car. In college we shared a dorm room, fought over music and messes and grew in our faith leaps and bounds. After college we were each other’s best man … More Congrats Peter & Joy!!
Have you seen this yet? Comedian Louis CK on Conan O’Brien, October 1st, 2008. Louis speaks of how our generation has been spoiled by technology.
Click here to access the audio from the evening So, did you read “The Shack” yet? Are you wondering what all the hype is about? Is it theological heresy or good Christian fiction? I read the book and found it a very provocative and powerful window into the outrageous love and healing grace of God … More Shack Chat with David Clark
I love my life! God is so good! Enjoy!
Does this graphically make my points about the dangers of micro-communication and the movement of people in our culture toward a “soundbite Christianity?” (Read previous post here) “Just give me a small dose of Jesus when and where I want it.” Thanks for the image, Joe!
Brian McCracken from Relevant Magazine article called “The Problem of Pride in the Age of Twitter” tackles the quiet, subtle, unseen trend related to a culture of micro-communication: “We’ve become addicted to a strange sort of connectivity – a connectivity that maintains a comfortable balance between distance and proximity, anonymity and overexposure. We’ve become … More TWITTER BUG – A Disturbing Trend?
The Cosmic Dance by Greg Boyd (forthcoming) Since we’re on the theme of the cosmic dance, here’s a fascinating project by Greg Boyd, one of my biggest influences and favorite teachers. Get ready egg-heads!! “Christus Victor Ministries is working with an artist, page designer and photographer to create The Cosmic Dance. Using funky art and creative photography, the … More “The Cosmic Dance” by Greg Boyd
In my previous post I suggested today’s youth culture can help remind us what really distinguishes a healthy church from a sick, diseased or dying church: “Are the individuals who make up that church authentically regenerated, committed followers of Christ whose lives bear outward evidence of the inward sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit?” Teens … More SINKING (3): Patching Leaks #1 – Culture Christians
The Internet Monk Michael Spencer recently devoted 3 blog posts to describing the coming Evangelical collapse in America. I recently posed the same question: “Is the Evangelical Church in America sinking?” I think I want to bring my observations from the perspective of a youth pastor since that is where I’m currently ministering. The evangelical … More SINKING (2): A Church Health Lesson from our Teens
Here’s classic Mark Driscoll – the man who inspires me one moment and drives me crazy the next. Many people would say that you either love him or hate him. I’m one of the few who can’t make up their mind. He’s boldly preaching the Word and God is using him to reach a tough, … More Mark Driscoll on Nightline
“I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people and I will be their God” (Ezek 11:19-20). Many still view youth ministry as a second-class calling, a holding tank for immature, video-playing … More Guitar Hero & Open Heart Surgery
What is the future of the evangelical church in America? I just read a devastating post by fellow blogger the Internet Monk predicting a sooner-than-later collapse of the evangelical church in America. While this prediction maybe distanced theoretical speculation for some, it is an urgent wake up call to those of us youth pastors laboring … More SINKING (1): Is the Evangelical boat sinking?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Heb. 12:1-2). “Can you hear me … More Are you in the Network?
We were created with an abundance of potential to do many great and wonderful things in this life. We are musicians, surgeons, athletes, dancers, artists, carpenters, writers, plumbers and more. Yet, all these titles are secondary to our primary purpose in life. And while arms and legs help accomplish these secondary roles, our greatest human … More What Matters Most
One of my favorite bloggers is the internet monk Michael Spencer. I’ve been onboard with his journey through “the post-evangelical wilderness” for probably almost 2 years now. We have much in common: both evangelicals seeking a more holistic, ancient, missional, theologically open-minded, Jesus-shaped spirituality. I would highly recommend my southern-accented Kentucky brother to you all … More Jesus Shaped Spirituality
Whichever side of the political isle you’re on, this is an American milestone to be celebrated! And who better to celebrate with than U2! more about “U2 Celebrates MLK and Obama“, posted with vodpod
If we’re all honest with ourselves we would all admit that New Year Resolutions are those lists of high ambitions we wish we would keep but usually break by mid-March… That’s why I try to think of at least ONE attainable one to go along with the list of fat-chances. This year my “gimme” was … More Better in Koine
I hate shoveling the steps and sidewalk. There’s nothing appealing about it. It’s cold. It’s tiring. It’s dangerous when icy. It seems easiest to just let it go…until you slip and fall on your head! Falling flat on your back is far worse. Sin works the same way. Everyday we fall short of living … More CAUTION: Sin is Slippery
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path” (Ps. 119:105). Life is a journey. This much is certain. Like any cross-country road trip it’s always good to keep the car on the road. Danger and destruction lingers in both ditches. To make matters more worse, according to the Christian … More Daily Illumination: Light for the Journey
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