we make the road 2
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Disciples of Christ Pastors' Conference 2014 San DiegoTRANSCRIPT
we make theroad by
walking
theology
theology
models methods
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tipping point
most exciting time
tipping point
anxiety dropped away
statistics of decline
signs of hopehitting bottom
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the shift:from saving the old
+++++to grieving loss
+++++to giving birth to the new
and nurturing fragile life
the shift:from saving the old
the shift:from saving the old
+++++to grieving loss
+++++
the shift:from saving the old
+++++to grieving loss
+++++
and nurturing
fragile life
to giving birth to the
new
light fires
of hope
light fires
of hope
WET BLANKETS!
light fires of hopebeginning with this:
the Christian faith can be re-born in
our time.
What our faith will become ... what it can
be ... is not pre-determined. Our
choices will affect the outcome.
We make the road by walking.
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
circumcision, holy days, priesthood, animal sacrifice, holy
temple, holy city, dietary laws, isolation from the other ...
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
buildings, budgets
deficits, hierarchies
plans, pensions
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
doctrinal disputes
power struggles
desperate attempts
buildings, budgets
deficits, hierarchies
plans, pensions
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
doctrinal disputes
power struggles
desperate attempts
fear
playing it safe
running for cover
buildings, budgets
deficits, hierarchies
plans, pensions
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
doctrinal disputes
power struggles
desperate attempts
fear
playing it safe
running for cover
buildings, budgets
deficits, hierarchies
plans, pensions
personal ambition
political games
trivial pursuits
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ...
doctrinal disputes
power struggles
desperate attempts
fear
playing it safe
running for cover
personal ambition
political games
trivial pursuits
hostilityconflictanger
buildings, budgets
deficits, hierarchies
plans, pensions
The kingdom of God is not a matter of food
and drink ... but of justice
peace
and joy
in the Holy Spirit
YOU HAVE PERMISSION
to live a holy life WITHOUT ...
circumcision, holy days, priesthood, animal
sacrifice, holy temple, holy city, dietary laws, isolation
from the other ...
These things aren’t necessary.
You can take your faith on the road.
You can travel light.
circumcision
holy days
priesthood
animal sacrifice
holy temple
holy city
dietary laws
isolation from the other
circumcision
holy days
priesthood
animal sacrifice
holy temple
holy city
dietary laws
isolation from the other
baptism
every day
gifts for all
love feast
people as temple
“all the world”
justice, peace, joy
neighborliness
buildings
rigid hierarchy
denominational silos
seminaries
hymnals
pipe organs/rock bands
paid clergy
left-right divide
homes, restaurants, internet
network
interdependence
each one teach one
simple chants/songs
people’s liturgy
variety of models
higher ground
ecclesia
experimentalfaith
communities
modelsof hope
The Divestment/Reinvestment Model
The Hub Model
The Community Resource Model(Pastor of/Pastor from & for)
The Living School Model
The Retreat Church Model
The Pop-Up Church Model
The Pub Theology Model
The Beer and Hymns/Dirty Gospel Model
The Yoga/Tai Chi Studio Model
The Spiritual Direction Model
The Life Coaching Model
The Dinner Group Model
The Community Organizing/“Plotting Goodness” Model
The Music Lesson/Neighborhood Party Model
The Digital Model
The Festival Model
light fires
of hope
beginning with yourself
theology
theology
models methods
we make theroad by
walking
