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.

QUOTABLES: Russ Reno on Elections & Imagination

November 2, 2010

I saw this today at Jesus Creed: “At the end of the day, elections don’t shape or influence our cultural imaginations. On the contrary, our imaginations influence our elections, as the naive nation builders who thought that bringing elections to Iraq would transform the country discovered, much to their dismay. As the midterm elections approach, … More QUOTABLES: Russ Reno on Elections & Imagination

Driscoll on Husbands as Stay-at-Home Dads

October 31, 2010

For all the good ministry Mark Driscoll does for the Kingdom, there is still enough bad in my opinion to require a clear “Warning Label” on his teachings and ministry.  When hammering out the essentials of discipleship and faith, I can stomach his teachings and be challenged and sharpened by him.  Yet, he’s notorious for … More Driscoll on Husbands as Stay-at-Home Dads

Church or State: Where do our hopes & passions lie?

October 20, 2010

Scot McKnight at Jesus Creed is raising that touchy but crucial issue of national idolatry. I love America, democracy and the freedoms we enjoy in this great nation.  I listen to my share of political talk and love keeping up on the latest debates.  BUT….I also see many Christians who are far more interested and … More Church or State: Where do our hopes & passions lie?

MainStreet Revolution Kick-Off – Oct. 25 @ Threshold

October 18, 2010

In 2005, I was part of spearheading a teen ministry in Mound called the Revolution.  This ministry used music outreach events to draw teens to hear about the revolutionary message of Jesus.  Out of these “attractional” events, we invite students to join the revolution by attending The Way of the Revolutionary Bible Study that began … More MainStreet Revolution Kick-Off – Oct. 25 @ Threshold

McKnight on Al Mohler & the ‘Evangelical Shift’

October 14, 2010

This is a big deal for those like me who find themselves, as the Internet Monk used to say, “wandering about in the Evangelical wilderness in search of a more Jesus-shaped Christianity.”  I think Scot McKnight is spot on in his analysis of the recent Albert Mohler cover story in Christianity Today and I stand … More McKnight on Al Mohler & the ‘Evangelical Shift’