Charlie Wear's Notes

  • Baptism as ordination and commissioning

    "One’s baptism is one’s ordination into ministry and one’s commissioning as a missionary." — Leonard Sweet Listen ⇢

  • Who can run for office? Not me…

    It’s become clear that running for public office is the most intrusive, privacy-robbing process in public life today. It’s worse than being the star of a hit situation comedy. It’s worse than being picked to be a contestant on Big Brother. At least on Big Brother it is your choice… Listen ⇢

  • More on following Jesus…

    Via Alan Hirsch: Our central lie is in the discrepancy between the language of worship and the actions of worship. We confess “Jesus is Lord” but only submit to the part of Christ’s authority that fits our grand personal designs, doesn’t cause pain, doesn’t disrupt the American dream, doesn’t draw… Listen ⇢

  • Can political discussion be civil?

    Pastor Rick Warren invited the candidates to an unusual event, an interview by a pastor in a church. Although, I think that Pastor Rick got what he wanted out of the forum, I am not sure that the civility of the political debate will be raised. There is no doubt… Listen ⇢

  • Carrying Extra

    At my ripe old age (pushing 60 pretty hard), I have managed to gather a rather impressive set of luggage that I pull behind me. You can’t really say it is a matched set, having been acquired at various stages of my life. Each bag contains some life experience that… Listen ⇢

  • The art of being content

    Contentment: happiness with one’s situation in life. (WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,… Listen ⇢

  • Okay, this is a little bit funny, isn't it?

    Praying for rain… Listen ⇢

  • Following Jesus…

    Scott Bane and I are talking about what it means to be a disciple and the art of disciple-making. Our conversation springs from our dissatisfaction with the general state of discipleship in our own lives and in what we can see in the Christian sub-culture. So, we have started by… Listen ⇢

  • I love the sinner's prayer…

    I was in my 20s when I first prayed the sinner’s prayer. It was a fluke really. Raised in a denomination that was more about believing in doctrines and refraining from sinful practices, I had been baptized at the age of 13. I certainly believed that I was a member… Listen ⇢

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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