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Leadership Journal December 30, 2011

Another year of conversation is coming to an end on Out of Ur. Thanks to all of our writers, contributors, and commenters. It’s been a great year. Like many others, Urbanites were caught up in the controversy surrounding Rob Bell and his book Love Wins. But matters of church and state were also a frequent topic of debate. Women in leadership, same sex marriage, and Mark Driscoll also made a showing. (Sometimes I wonder what on Urth we’d talk about without Driscoll’s bombastic opinions on YouTube.) More surprising this year was a series of posts about single pastors by Mark Almlie. Clearly it’s an under-discussed topic.

Here’s a look back at the most talked about posts from 2011.

Rob Bell: Universalist?Folks are flipping out about Rob Bell’s theology again. What’s your take?by Url Scaramanga

Are We Afraid of Single Pastors?Where did the prejudice against single pastors come from, and how do we move past it?by Mark Almlie

Ur Video: Driscoll on Mr. MomsShould stay-at-home dads face church discipline?by Url Scaramanga

Give to Uncle Sam What is Uncle Sam’sShane Claiborne calls for “revolutionary subordination” on tax day.by Shane Claiborne

Our Journey toward Women in LeadershipIs it “creeping egalitarianism” or honest and humble wrestling with Scripture?by Bob Hyatt

Do Christianity & Capitalism Clash?New survey finds white, wealthy evangelicals love the free market…most others don’t.by Url Scaramanga

Ur Video: Tired of Tithing?A new survey finds most pastors don’t believe Scripture requires giving 10 percent.by Url Scaramanga

Special Needs Boy Removed From WorshipCan the values of entertainment and hospitality coexist?by Skye Jethani

Why I Don’t Sing the “Star Spangled Banner”State power, church identity, and the nature of true freedom.By Mark Schloneger

Would You Attend a Same-Sex Marriage Ceremony?Al Mohler says Joel Osteen’s willingness to attend a gay marriage ceremony but not officiate one, is “theological nonsense” and “ministerial malpractice.”by Url Scaramanga

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