Ok, so the farther I get into Landon Whitsett’s book, Open Source Church, the more I think I’m beginning to see the vision he is proposing. But I wonder if there needs to be a balance between honoring the traditions that have informed our way of being the Church and seeking new ways of living … Continue reading “Open Source Church – Part 2”
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Comment on Landon Whitsitt’s new book, Open Source Church
I must first state that I am thankful for Landon Whitsitt’s contribution to the ongoing conversation around the questions: what has the church become and what might it be becoming? This is especially poignant given his position as vice-moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). So much is happening to the ecclesial … Continue reading “Comment on Landon Whitsitt’s new book, Open Source Church“
Christianity Is About the Reconfiguration of the Human Heart
I recently read on the Emergent Village’s MINemergent Daily Communiqué that, “Christianity is about the reconfiguration of the human heart, the redirection of human desire.” The author, Kevin Corcoran, goes on to write that “Christianity crucially involves beliefs, but it’s not about the beliefs. Because Christian faith is about lives well lived in community with … Continue reading “Christianity Is About the Reconfiguration of the Human Heart”
It’s A Lot Easier to Just Talk About It
By the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann February 20, 2011 First Presbyterian Church – San Bernardino, CA Leviticus 19.1-2, 9-18 Matthew 5.38-48 Growing up my family was not particularly “religious.” We went to church every Sunday, but beyond that the rest of the week we didn’t necessarily engage the Christian faith we proclaimed. We could be … Continue reading “It’s A Lot Easier to Just Talk About It”
Decently and In Order
By the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann January 23, 2011 First Presbyterian Church, San Bernardino, CA Matthew 4.12-23 It is human nature to want to “belong” to something—to be connected and “be known”. It is human nature to find those who share our values, those with whom we agree, those who affirm our self-identities. It feels … Continue reading “Decently and In Order”