Charlie Wear's Notes

  • Greg Laurie…

    I spent last evening getting to know Greg Laurie better by reading his autobiography, Lost Boy. For those not acquainted with Greg, he is pastor of one of the largest congregations in the United States which is located nearby in Riverside, California. I found out from one of his publishers… Listen ⇢

  • All-in…

    I used to say that I learned my philosophy of ministry from "The Gambler." You’ve got to know when to hold em, know when to fold em…etc. This was more about knowing when "God" was in something, and when he is, holding firm. When God isn’t moving, "Get out of… Listen ⇢

  • Wear Sunscreen…

    Wear Sunscreen, the faux commencement speech popularized by Baz Luhrman’s music video, contains some good advice, which, as the speech says, "like youth, is probably wasted on the young." The advice I am focused on today is the sunscreen advice. The source of most skin cancers, according to my dermatologist,… Listen ⇢

  • Biopsy, Carcinoma, no fun, Son praying, priceless…

    I’ve had an itchy spot on my scalp behind my left ear for some time now. At first I thought it was somehow caused by my glasses rubbing up against my scalp. Every once in a while it would scab over. Didn’t heal. I had my wife, a nurse practitioner, … Listen ⇢

  • The genuine article, Tony Snow, dies

    I liked Tony Snow, and I wasn’t alone. For several years I watched him as he hosted Fox News Sunday. He died too young at the age of 53 from cancer. His fought his disease in a very public way, with optimism and courage. Another young (remember, I think people… Listen ⇢

  • 4th of July

    4th of July is for families. Starting about 35 years ago my father started having a 4th of July party at his home in Southern California. Over the years I have only missed a couple, notably last year when we were in Florida. The highlight of the party is usually… Listen ⇢

  • When Evangelism is your job…

    I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about, among other things, church leadership in large churches. We were talking about the difficulties of keeping the evangelism flame alive in a large church. I said something like, "When Evangelism is your job, you are in trouble." I… Listen ⇢

  • The Good Old Days…

    I’ve been around ministry long enough to be nostalgic for things that happened in the past, have you? One time I was part of a small group that used to feed homeless people on Saturdays in a park. Now, we were the kind of group that believed it is better… Listen ⇢

  • Live Like You Were Dying…

    Is there anyone in the US (who watches TV news, reads a newspaper, or checks out Google News) that does not know that Tim Russert of NBC’s Meet the Press died yesterday? I was not a regular viewer of Meet the Press but I always enjoyed Russert’s hardhitting interviews when… 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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