Charlie Wear's Notes

  • Political predictions

    On January 4 I made three political predictions. Yesterday, when Gov. Mitt Romney dropped out of the Republican race, one of those predictions came true. The next president will not be a Mormon. There has been plenty of analysis on one very important point, Christians did not support Romney. You… Listen ⇢

  • The Story of the Skate Ranch, pt. 2

    I am posting part 2 of three videos of me telling the story of the skate ranch. I wrote about this in November 2003 in an article on Next-Wave entitled, "I was part of a missional community and didn’t know it." Listen ⇢

  • The Story of the Skate Ranch, pt. 1

    Some of my faithful readers know that when I closed the church I had been pastoring in Moreno Valley, California in 1998 that I became involved in a ministry to skateboarders at a place we began to call the "Ranch." You can read about that in these articles from the… Listen ⇢

  • Handling transitions with dignity

    Two of the key leaders at Willow Creek Church will be moving on in the next few months. It will be interesting to watch and see how this transition is handled. If you are a leadership junkie like me, you will be constantly wondering about the "story behind the story."… Listen ⇢

  • The erosion of disrespect

    There was a period in the 90s when I was a John Maxwell acolyte. "Leadership is influence," is Maxwell’s famous quote. I also used to love to hear John Wimber talk about leadership. To paraphrase, he would say, "Look behind you, if there is no one there, then you are… Listen ⇢

  • McCain last hope of a generation?

    John McCain, born 1936, would be the only President born in the 1930s to be elected. The list of prior presidents: George W. Bush, born 1946 Bill Clinton, born 1946 George H.W. Bush, born 1924 Ronald Reagan, born 1911 Jimmy Carter, born 1924 Gerald Ford, born 1913 Richard Nixon, born… Listen ⇢

  • Can this be good?

    Two top leaders at the Willow Creek flagship campus have announced their departures. Bill Hybels has stepped back into the top leadership role. I will have to admit, although I am far removed from the corporate style mega church model of ministry, I am fascinated about what all of this… Listen ⇢

  • Mrs. Clinton needs a vocal coach…

    Please don’t get offended. But I really liked Mrs. Clinton’s "moment" in the New Hampshire campaign. In the short video clip I saw, she seemed real, her voice sounded soft and kind, it really felt authentic. But I have to confess. I really can’t stand it when she "goes big"… Listen ⇢

  • Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll…

    "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll" was the mantra of the 60s. This is the lasting imprint of the Baby Boomer generation. And now our children have come of age, and guess what? Drugs and their abuse remain a big problem. Witness the suspected overdose death of rising young actor,… 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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