Charlie Wear's Notes

  • Temporary Duty

    If you are one of my loyal readers (I am pretty sure there are a few of you), you know that for the last year or so I have been up to my neck overseeing the web communication activities of my friend, Steve Sjogren. Steve is starting a church in… Listen ⇢

  • An interview with Dick Staub

    Dustin Bagby interviews Dick Staub, author of the Culturally Savvy Christian. Listen ⇢

  • Faith in Studio 60

    I confess. I am one of the few television viewers who has enjoyed the NBC show, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, this season. Part of it is because I love the smart-alecky way Aaron Sorkin writes. Part of it is because I love the multi-layered inside showbiz-political-corporate intrigue kind… Listen ⇢

  • Brian McLaren on the "Worship Industry"

    Via Jordon Cooper, this is just outstanding: Listen ⇢

  • Get Religion?

    "You want forgiveness, get religion?" — Peter Parker, Spiderman 3 "Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? Go figure out what this Scripture means: ‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders." Jesus, Matt. 8:12, The Message "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned… Listen ⇢

  • Church Planting: Things that might help…

    Chris Elrod posts about what he has learned on his church planting journey. Here’s a poignant quote: "Recent church planters are your best resource. The greatest advice, financial gifts and friendship I have ever received is from guys that planted within the last several years. They will cry with you,… Listen ⇢

  • Shimmering ripples

    I was sitting in the shade while Ben and Loretta were in the clubhouse swimming pool this afternoon. The clubhouse sits on higher ground in our complex and looks out over a lake at the golf course. With the clouds in the blue sky, the pool and the golf course… Listen ⇢

  • "Jesus, take the wheel"

    I like simple prayers. This is probably because I have a very short attention span. I have been known to knod off while others are speaking, and while I have been in the middle of praying! I confess. It is true. I don’t claim to be a "prayer" warrior, or… Listen ⇢

  • Bill Dahl publishes Porpoise Diving Life

    My friend, Bill Dahl, has published The Porpoise Diving Life, the Book on the Internet. Whatever you do, don’t read it! Here are some very good reasons for not reading it: 1) Bill is not a megachurch pastor; 2) Bill is not a famous best-selling author; 3) Bill does not… 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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