Taking the First Step…

Life is full of “firsts.” When my son Benjamin was born his first breath and his first “poop” were very important. The string of firsts goes on from first word to first step. These are the many firsts that we celebrate in the development of a child into an adult.… Listen ⇢
Faking it till you make it

It is hard to remember the good old days when an encyclopedia took up an entire bookcase and required a knowledge of the alphabet and excellent reading skills to access it. Now we have the internet and Wikipedia and the earth’s trees and rain forests have breathed a sigh of… Listen ⇢
Imaginary Jesus…

I just finished reading Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos. I should warn other recovering pharisees like myself that a reader of this excellent first novel might be offended by the lack of “religious correctness” in the story. I know that one important result of this reading is that I am… Listen ⇢
Friedman's Theory of Leadership (on Youtube)

This is an excellent theory of leadership (via Darryl Dash). Be sure and watch the entire seven minutes! Listen ⇢
Breaking the links

I spent a lot of time last week moving Next-Wave from one content management system (CMS) to another. Since January 1999, and almost every month the Next-Wave ezine has “published” an issue on topics related to the intersection of church and culture. One of the consequences of such a “long”… Listen ⇢
Changes at Next-Wave

Regular readers of my site know that I have been publishing Next-Wave, an ezine about church and culture, since January 1999. Over the years, Next-Wave has been edited by Rogier Bos, David Hopkins, Jason Evans, Bob Hyatt, Scott Bane and myself. All of these years Next-Wave has been a voluntary,… Listen ⇢
Alan Hirsch at Verge

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When there is nothing to say…

During the first six months of 2010, I had a lot more to say than I have lately. It’s not that there isn’t much to comment on. It’s that I don’t feel any inspiration to comment. I have tried to restrain myself from writing posts like this one. Where all… Listen ⇢
Wall Street Journal Article on Cool Christianity…

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Meet Minister Charlie Wear

Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.

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