Awhile back I reviewed Shane Claiborne's book Jesus for President. I have a deep appreciation for who Shane is and for the work he is doing. There are some people who get nervous about Shane, but I think that is primarily because his commitment to live...

If you haven't heard the good news, PazNaz is finally debt free. We paid off the mortgage this week. This is the fulfillment of a 35 year dream for the church. For those of you outside the Pasadena First community let me share some of the story with...

I am still working on reviews of Belcher's Deep Church, but as I was working on a review of his chapter on salvation I realized that some of what I'm writing there needs context. I recently wrote an article for the PazNaz monthly "Happenings"that I...

Jim Belcher - lead pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New Port Beach, CA - has written a new book that has (deservedly) been gaining a good deal of attention. The book is entitled, Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional, and is...

I am currently preaching a sermon series on Nehemiah and am thoroughly enjoying what I am learning from this great re-builder of Jerusalem's walls and identity. There are many important themes regarding leadership and mission that emerge from the life...