Beginning a dialogue

Let's talk. It's become clear to me as we look toward the future of our almost 70-year-old church that we need to communicate in every format that we can. So this blog is a wonderful opportunity to do just that. It's set up for two way communication -- actually, it's not limited to 2, it could be 200,000 -- but you get the picture.

I see this blog as a place where I'll let you know what's going on in my head and you can let me know what's going on in yours. It's a place, particularly for those who are interested in our little congregation, to ask questions and explore answers, be they deep or shallow. It's a place where we can set up a continual "town hall" meeting, seeking to understand one another so that we can be more effective in our ministry to others.

I will post at least once a week; more often if the mood strikes me. I'll give you some background for the upcoming or previous week's message. I'll let you know what I'm considering preaching about in the months to come. I hope you'll feel free to comment.

In this year of great political theater, I find myself drawn to 2 books. The first one is an update of a book written in 1983 entitled The Power of God and the gods of Power by Daniel L. Migliore. (Westminster John Knox Press, 2008) This one I have in my possession and am up to page 10. The second one is Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw. (Zondervan, 2008). I don't have this one yet but will be purchasing it soon. I'm thinking about using them either from the pulpit or as a book study. If you have some time to read them, let me know what you think.