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February 20, 2010
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.
ESSAY: Telling Lies About Grandpa: Historical Amnesia in the Church Today (2006)
February 20, 2010
TELLING LIES ABOUT GRANDPA Historical Amnesia in the Church Today A Father’s Day Sermon preached at Bethel Methodist Church on June, 18 2006 by Jeremy Berg Pearl Harbor Rewritten On the morning of December 7, 1941, shortly after 7:00, “a date that will live in infamy,” Pearl Harbor was attacked by more than 180 Japanese warplanes. … More ESSAY: Telling Lies About Grandpa: Historical Amnesia in the Church Today (2006)
VIDEO: Pastor Ed Young Raps – U.B.U.
February 19, 2010
Pastor Ed Young knows how to grab your attention! Out Of Ur blog introduces Ed Young and his video saying: “Ed Young Jr., the eccentric pastor from Fellowship Church in Dallas (remember the “7 Day Sex Challenge” sermon he preached from a bed rather than a pulpit?), is reaching out to other pastors with a … More VIDEO: Pastor Ed Young Raps – U.B.U.
Myths & Realities of Leadership Development
February 17, 2010
Here’s an overview of “From Followers to Leaders: The Path of Leadership Development in the Local Church” by Robert E. Logan and Tara Miller, ChurchSmart Resources) I found HERE. A recent survey of churches asked the question, “What is your greatest need as a church?” Can you guess what the number one answer was? LEADERSHIP … More Myths & Realities of Leadership Development
QUOTABLES: Saint Augustine
February 16, 2010
The following quote on keeping the main things the main thing is a favorite of mine. Yet, it seems like there is some confusion over who gets credit for it. Was it Saint Augustine? Most attribute it to him. Can someone identify where it is recorded in his vast collections of writings? Who else has … More QUOTABLES: Saint Augustine
“Taking Emergent Church Theology To Task”
February 15, 2010
Many, MANY of us can related to the words and general sentiment of Jeremy Bouma in a recent farewell address to the emergent movement. Jeremy Bouma is leaving the Emergent movement/conversation and “taking them to task” in the upcoming weeks. This is a worth a read. (Thanks for sending this my way Peter.) For those … More “Taking Emergent Church Theology To Task”
On Reading Ancient Letters of Strangers 2
February 14, 2010
Last post I mentioned we just began studying our way through Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians on Sundays with our high school students. A perceptive and refreshingly honest student asked the following question: “Umm…can you tell me again why we’re taking the time to read this ancient letter written to these people we’ll never … More On Reading Ancient Letters of Strangers 2
GLBT Safe Place Signs on Campus
February 13, 2010
Keri and I were visiting Bethel University’s campus recently, and were intrigued by signs posted on certain doors signaling “safe-places” for conversations about same-sex attraction. Is this a growing phenomenon on all university campuses, or unique to Christian institutions where there is more of a stigma against same-sex relationships? I was therefore very interested when … More GLBT Safe Place Signs on Campus
Are We Done Picking on Potter?
February 10, 2010
This past summer my wife and I decided it was high time to visit Hogwarts and dabble in the dark arts. That is, we decided to watch the Harry Potter movies. I’m glad to report 6 months later I’ve finally recovered my faith. Ok, enough with the sarcasm. Alright Christian: Have you seen the films? … More Are We Done Picking on Potter?
“Organic Church” by Neil Cole
February 9, 2010
Have you read “Organic Church” by Neil Cole? I’m about to. I’ve read all the buzz about this revolutionary movement of dissatisfied Jesus-f0llowers who dream of paving new inroads into a culture that has grown disinterested in the church-as-usual. I am one of them. I’ve been part of sparking this kind of missional Christianity in … More “Organic Church” by Neil Cole
VIDEO: “Easily Pleased” from Desiring God
February 8, 2010
Please check out this great video rendition of a classic excerpt from C.S. Lewis’ The Weight of Glory! CLICK HERE The video uses the following script from Lewis’ powerful sermon: “If there lurks in most modern minds the notion that to desire our own good and earnestly to hope for the enjoyment of it is … More VIDEO: “Easily Pleased” from Desiring God
Missional Ministry in Mound – Another great memory!
February 8, 2010
Publication Notice
February 7, 2010
Two of my Daily Illumination movie reviews were published this past week — one at Youthworker.com and another at Jesus Creed. More of my reviews will be featured at Jesus Creed the next few Friday nights. I appreciate sharing my writings, but am humored that it’s my movie reviews that are getting the press. I’m … More Publication Notice
On Reading Ancient Letters of Strangers 1
February 7, 2010
I began a new Sunday Bible study with our high school group this morning going through Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. For me this seemed like a perfectly normal thing to do as a long-time Christian, church attender and pastor — that is, spend 6 weeks pouring over a portion of Scripture. But every … More On Reading Ancient Letters of Strangers 1
QUOTABLES: Leo Tolstoy
February 7, 2010
“Everybody thinks of changing humanity but nobody thinks of changing himself.” -Leo Tolstoy
A Day in the Life of a Pastor
February 6, 2010
Michael Patton has a thoughtful read on the unique demands of ministry and the need to sometimes call in to work “spiritually sick.” I invite you to check it out below. What do you think? Calling in “Spiritually Sick” to Work Today by Michael Patton at Parchment & Pen.
More Than ‘Youth Group’
February 6, 2010
One of my good friends in youth ministry, Paul Baudhuin at St. Croix Valley United Methodist Church, has an outstanding vision and purpose set out for his youth group. I can’t help but share it. While many students often only see what’s on the surface level of the “youth group experience” — the fun and … More More Than ‘Youth Group’
A Must-Read Article for Church Leaders
February 5, 2010
Mark Galli, senior editor for Christianity Today, recently wrote an excellent piece called “Long Live Organic Church: But What Happens If We Don’t Transform the World?” This is a must-read article for all who dream of a more effective church for the next generation. Are you dissatisfied with church as usual? Are you tired of … More A Must-Read Article for Church Leaders
Missional Ministry in Mound – A great memory!
February 3, 2010
PARABLES: Sower, Seed & Soil 3
February 3, 2010
“…Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like … More PARABLES: Sower, Seed & Soil 3
N.T. Wright on How Worldview Shapes our Reading of Scripture
February 2, 2010
RJS at Jesus Creed brought these two videos to my attention. Wright discusses our need to approach the Scriptures on their own terms and how our particular worldview and philosophical presuppositions color our understanding of the text. The first video highlights the Enlightenment’s influence on our views of God, and the second video discusses how … More N.T. Wright on How Worldview Shapes our Reading of Scripture
BOOK REVIEW: Satan and the Problem of Evil by Greg Boyd
February 1, 2010
In Satan and the Problem of Evil: Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy, Greg Boyd attempts to answer the question: “How are we to conceive of an all-powerful God creating beings who to some degree possess the power to thwart his will, and thus against whom he must genuinely battle if he is to accomplish his … More BOOK REVIEW: Satan and the Problem of Evil by Greg Boyd
“A Match Made in Heaven” & WOT at Jesus Creed
January 31, 2010
My good friends Dan Kent and Neil Berget, the theological mastermind and technological guru behind the creation of the Web of Theology, have graciously invited me in on the advancement and, most importantly, the marketing of this great tool. I am hoping to use my network of pastors, professors and blogging associates to spread the … More “A Match Made in Heaven” & WOT at Jesus Creed
My Thoughts Exactly…
January 30, 2010
Discovered this at Ben Witherington’s blog.
My Article at YouthWorker.com
January 30, 2010
Read my article “Guard Your Treasure: Teens, Sex and Cellphones” recently published at http://www.YouthWorker.com. Just click image below to read.
Kingdom Harbor 