Author: Jeremy Berg

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.

Greg Boyd Puts the “Smack Down” on Mark Driscoll’s Jesus

September 28, 2010

Which Jesus do you follow?  This is the most significant question we can ask.  The New Testament declares that Jesus is the full and accurate picture of the invisible God.  When you stare into the face of Jesus, you’re looking into the face of Almighty God.  So, what kind of a God does Jesus reveal? … More Greg Boyd Puts the “Smack Down” on Mark Driscoll’s Jesus

The Voice Influencing American Evangelicals (by Scot McKnight)

September 27, 2010

Scot McKnight has a great post and challenge to the American church — especially conservative Evangelicals — to avoid the politicization of the church.  He makes the claim that the most influential voice upon Evangelicals today is not Jerry Falwell, Billy Graham or James Dobson, as in past decades, but FoxNews.  Specifically he names Sean … More The Voice Influencing American Evangelicals (by Scot McKnight)

Youth Group Manifesto – Shine Like Stars!

September 26, 2010

Here’s a repost I thought relevant for youth groups kicking off a new school year! -JB Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights amidst a crooked and perverse generation. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the … More Youth Group Manifesto – Shine Like Stars!

“Bring It On” by Brandon Hull

September 8, 2010

Here’s another post from our friend Brandon Hull. You can read more of his stuff at Pushing Through Concrete. ———————————— I’m tired of feeling like I can’t succeed. I’m tired of thinking that I can’t be freed I’m constantly battered by regret and remorse and the negative emotions are controlling my course at what point … More “Bring It On” by Brandon Hull

3 Levels of Leadership Intuition (by John Maxwell)

August 23, 2010

Just about everyone is capable of developing a degree of leadership intuition, though we don’t all start off at the same place. I’ve found that all people fit into three major intuition levels: 1) THOSE WHO NATURALLY SEE IT Some people are born with exceptional leadership gifts. They instinctively understand people and know how to … More 3 Levels of Leadership Intuition (by John Maxwell)

QUOTABLES: Clark Pinnock’s Theological Pilgrimage

August 17, 2010

Clark Pinnock, a well-known theologian, has passed. As a young college kid majoring in Theology at Bethel, I attended the Evangelical Theological Society annual meeting in Colorado Springs in 2001.  My friend Joe and I had the opportunity to tag along with a group of scholars going out for dinner one evening. We carpooled from … More QUOTABLES: Clark Pinnock’s Theological Pilgrimage

QUOTABLES: C.S. Lewis

August 7, 2010

From one demon to another on leading one away from faith: “Surely you know that if a man can’t be cured of churchgoing, the next best thing is to send him all over the neighbourhood looking for the church that ’suits’ him until he becomes a taster or connoisseur of churches… The search for a … More QUOTABLES: C.S. Lewis