Month: June 2008

That’s Not My Ruler … Measuring Success

Sitting in a D.Min. seminar more than 15 years ago I recall thinking through how success is measured for those in ministry – particularly for pastors. All of my fellow students either pastored very large churches or served the staff of very large churches. Our little church had less … Continue reading

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Reading with Fitch and Holsclaw

Recently I committed to review several books for TheOoze.com. I intended to get about four books over the course of a year. I received Pete Gall’s My Beautiful Idol and wrote a couple of posts. Not long after I received about five books. I will get to them … Continue reading

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Paying for What Is Free

One of the fellows who works out at the gym in the early morning asked if we knew of a place to recycle plastic bottles. He noted the number of water bottles he had lying around. We provide drinks during the school year for “Lunch Spot.” As a matter … Continue reading

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Dobson’s Increasing Marginalization – Stems from His Own Words

Last week I listened to the now (in)famous radio broadcast of James Dobson taking after Senator Obama. I read a number of references to this interview and most expressed the sentiment they wanted people to know Dobson does not speak for them as Evangelicals nor as Christians. Scot McKnight … Continue reading

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