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.
We’ve been walking by faith and not by sight for months toward the launch of MainStreet Community in Mound. We’ve been clinging to a vision and painting pictures with words at our Launch Team gatherings. Yet, a picture is worth a thousand words, as they say. So, I’m giddy with excitement to reveal 3 pieces … More MainStreet Paintings by Nick Reitenour
I’ve shared my bookish nook with ya’ll before. Read about the importance of having a ‘happy place’ to retreat to for solace and renewal HERE. Mine would be Hawaii or even a weekend in the city if we had extra money for such a thing. Fortunately, God has made me a relatively content person who … More Still my ‘Happy Place’
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
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)
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!
Save the date! Tell your friends! MainStreet is “going public” and inviting the entire town to join us at the MWHS Little Theater for a night of celebration and worship! If you’re curious about MainStreet and have friends interested in finding out who we are, this is the chance to find out!
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
We’re excited to bring you another poem from our friend Brandon Hull. Please go check his writings out at Pushing Through Concrete. i seem to be learning that living is dying. waking is sleeping and contentment is trying. i seem to be finding that winning is losing that seeing is blinding and healing is bruising. … More “Contrasts” by Brandon Hull
I didn’t always feel that way. I came to the United States to attend a small state college. I planned to go on to medical school. My first year of college was perfect. I was getting great grades, and I had a girlfriend and lots of friends. And I was quick to point out to … More Why I Believe in Jesus (By Sam Yapa)
Hi friends, If you frequent this blog as your only connection to me, you may be wondering how the MainStreet Covenant church plant is coming along in Mound. It’s going well. But we are “pioneering” a church, which means we are building from ground up and starting very much at the grassroots level. The ideal … More MainStreet Update – 8/29
RECALL NOTICE: The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the … More Recall Notice (author unknown)
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