Paradoxology:

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Charles Wesley's secret code diary cracked by priest
An Anglican priest has unlocked the 270-year-old secrets of Charles Wesley's coded diary, throwing light on the turbulent relationship that he had with his brother John in the early years of the Methodist movement they founded... The “hidden” material offers an insight into Wesley's fierce determination to prevent the Methodist societies from breaking away from the Church of England, and disagreements with his more influential older brother.
Alban Institute Releases Special Report on Transition into Ministry
Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008)-For years religious leaders have debated the strategies for effectively preparing seminary students for ministry...A new report from the Alban Institute in Washington, D.C. calls attention to a promising set of recent experiments conducted by the Fund for Theological Education's Transition into Ministry Program (TiM)...Based on the assumption that pastors will be better prepared to lead congregations when they have had the opportunity to become reflective participants in a local community of practice, the TiM studies seek to counter a two-centuries-long trend of viewing pastoral preparation as something that is largely completed upon graduating from seminary.
Mark Galli Releases New Book: "Beyond Smells and Bells"
Are you attracted to liturgy but don’t know why? Are you considering changing to liturgical tradition? Are you already immersed in liturgical worship but want to grasp its deeper significance? "Beyond Smells and Bells" addresses the lure and relevance of liturgy for your life today.
Institute for Worship Studies Moves Toward Accreditation!
A big CONGRATULATIONS is due to the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, for having recently received Candidate Status by the the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), which commended the Institute for its “progress and innovation.” The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies is the only institute in North America to focus exclusively on worship education. It offers the Doctor of Worship Studies and the Masters of Worship Studies degree programs, using a unique mix of in-class instruction on its Florida campus and distance learning.
Pastor gets $3 Mil for Congregation on eBay
Without their consent or knowledge, a pastor in rural Montana has sold his church and congregation on eBay for $3 million. "I finally got good and sick of them," says Tad Marshall, pastor for 15 years who completed the secret sale last week. "This serves them right. All of them." But many in the church are stunned by the Marshall family’s sudden departure. ----------------------------------------------------- As soon as this story broke, I found myself thinking: "I wonder how much my pastor friends think that their combined facilities and congregations are worth? And would they ever seriously consider auctioning them off?"

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March 10, 2008

Welcome to paradoxology

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taps microphone. Hello? Hello? is this thing still on? Chris? You there buddy?

Posted by: Seraphim | June 24, 2008 at 01:27 PM

Of course I'm still here!

Don't worry, Seraphim, I'll eventually get back to my prolific blogging self. :)

LYB

Posted by: Chris Monroe | June 24, 2008 at 02:22 PM

I was wondering dude, March/April was a minute ago, ya know? I don't always comment but I usually always read.

LYB

Seraphim

Posted by: Seraphim | June 25, 2008 at 07:23 AM

I'm intrigued by what you call your "ancient-future" blend of worship. Can you elaborate? Went to the church site to try and track it down, but didn't find anything.

Posted by: MLEhret | November 14, 2008 at 03:33 AM

MLEhret - our embracing of ancient-future worship may better be termed "ancient-contemporary". Akin to the Convergence Movement, we seek to reconnect with the richness and strength of our ancient Christian faith, while remaining missionally-minded -- desiring to meet and reach our culture where they are at. The term ancient-future is deliberately paradoxical, pointing the both-and reality of how we worship together in faith community.

Blessings,

Chris

Posted by: Chris Monroe | November 14, 2008 at 09:36 AM

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