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Precision, Truth, Humor, and Conviction :: Thank You, Stanley Hauerwas

Posted in Church Ministry, Religion, Theology, tagged , , , , , , , , , on July 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »

It is no secret that among my favorite theologians Stanley Hauerwas stands tall.  My closest friends who have read Hauerwas’s “work” recognize how my theology has been influenced by his thought, his cantankerousness, his wit, and, most importantly, his love for the church.  I am not just a “fan” of Hauerwas.  I have done my [...]

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Technology and Community: A Parable

Posted in Church Ministry, tagged , , , on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This past Saturday I was able to read Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier’s small work, Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness.  What a delightful book.  In this book Vanier discusses his experiences working among the mentally disabled within the L’Arche communities.  Hauerwas outlines a politics of gentleness based on his [...]

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Myers ::: Organic Community

Posted in Book Reviews, Church Ministry, Theology, tagged , , , , , , , on February 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Spirit of organic community is grace, not law; “edit-ability,” not accountability…This is how a good author-editor relationship works: The author submits a rough draft.  The editor makes suggestions, even disagrees at times with the author.  The author considers the editor’s suggestions, and will often make adjustments.  The author and editor continue to go back [...]

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