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Check out these blogs for insight on a variety of topics. Know of other great blogs? Suggest them to us!
Passionate Presbyterians
http://www.pcusacollege.org/resources/passionate-presbyterians
What is it: Some Inspiring, Past Leaders of Our Denomination
What it provides: PSALT's Charles Reed shares a little bit about some Passionate Presbyterians he finds fascinating.
Brian McLaren's Blog
http://www.brianmclaren.net/
What is it: Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, pastor, and networker among innovative Christian leaders, thinkers, and activists.
What it provides: Brian has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors since the mid 1980's, and has assisted in the development of several new churches. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer at seminaries and denominational gatherings,nationally and internationally. His public speaking covers a broad range of topics including postmodern thought and culture, Biblical studies, Christian leadership, global mission, evangelism and spiritual formation, worship, inter-religious dialogue, and the relation of faith to ecology, public policy, social justice, and global crises.
Tony Campolo's Blog
https://www.tonycampolo.org/
What is it: Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University, is the founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, an organization that develops schools and social programs in various third world countries and in cities across North America.
What it provides: The internet home of Dr. Anthony Campolo, speaker, author, sociologist, pastor, social activist, and passionate follower of Jesus! Over his many years of Christian service, Tony has boldly challenged millions of people all over the world to respond to God’s boundless love by combining personal discipleship, evangelism, and social justice. We invite you to join those of us who have been inspired by Tony’s powerful message of hope.
Sojourners Blog
http://www.sojo.net/
What is it: Their mission is to articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.
What it provides: Sojourners ministries grew out of the Sojourners Community, located in Southern Columbia Heights, an inner-city neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The community began at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, in the early 1970s when a handful of students began meeting to discuss the relationship between their faith and political issues, particularly the Vietnam War. In 1971, the group decided to create a publication that would express their convictions and test whether other people of faith had similar beliefs.
The Rejesus Blog
What is it: The Rejesus blogs looks at how he has been quoted, misquoted, filmed, reported on, worshipped and argued over. Content on rejesus is arranged in four main areas: Story, lives, spirituality and creativity.
What it provides: Rejesus has a single focus - it goes to the very heart of Christian life and faith - the person of Jesus Christ himself. Its aim is to reach people who have little previous knowledge of Jesus or the Christian faith and to encourage a step or two of faith. Every visitory has the opportunity to delve into engaging material and respond to it by giving their opinion, praying a prayer or asking a tough question. Friendships are created in the Community section and people are taking steps of faith.
What it provides: Daniel G. Deffenbaugh (Hastings, Nebraska) is an associate Professor of Religion at Hastings College. Most recently he has authored the book,Learning the Language of the Fields: Tilling and Keeping as Christian Vocation (Cowley, 2006). It is his hope that this blog can become a resource for pastors and Christian educators interested in exploring issues of theology, ecology, and integrated health.
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