{"id":5586,"date":"2014-08-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/2014\/08\/06\/wednesday-link-list-behemoth-pub-theology-and-evangelical-e\/"},"modified":"2014-08-06T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T08:00:00","slug":"wednesday-link-list-behemoth-pub-theology-and-evangelical-e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/content\/wednesday-link-list-behemoth-pub-theology-and-evangelical-e\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday Link List: The Behemoth, Pub Theology, and Evangelical Expats."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"is-style-article-intro\">\n\tAnother week that started with, &quot;I think we&#39;ll only do about 20 links this time;&quot; and ended with &#8230;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\t<li>\n\t\tThe idea of &quot;technical virginity&quot; while appearing honorable, may be placing in teens and young adults a flawed notion of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xxxchurch.com\/parents\/is-there-such-a-thing-as-technical-virginity.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">what constitutes true purity<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tA case for more announcements in church. Wait, what? <a href=\"http:\/\/samrainer.com\/2014\/07\/why-your-church-needs-more-often-announcements-in-worship\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shouldn&#39;t that read <\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/samrainer.com\/2014\/07\/why-your-church-needs-more-often-announcements-in-worship\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>fewer<\/em><\/a> announcements? &#8230;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t&#8230; In either case, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianheadlines.com\/blog\/pastor-sued-by-congregation-for-selling-church-and-parsonage-without-consent.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">an announcement or two might have been helpful<\/a> when the pastor says, &quot;Oh, and by the way, I sold the church building last week.&quot;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tMany preachers speak from the security of a typed manuscript. However, here are some thoughts <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloggingtheologically.com\/2014\/07\/29\/5-words-on-extemporaneous-preaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">if you decide to drive off road<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tChurch History Lesson: Read a preview of chapter one of Matthew Paul Turner&#39;s book, <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/hachette-summer-reading-sampler\/our-great-big-american-god-e9bc4a8dd7eb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Our Great Big American God<\/em><\/a>, releasing in two weeks. (Pentecost, American Style happened long before 1906.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tIs the age of <a href=\"http:\/\/theundergroundsite.com\/commentary-rock-star-pastors-lose-their-luster\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">celebrity pastors with adoring fans<\/a> slowly waning?<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tKnown online only as Eagle, he shares his story as well as the things he wrestled with; <a href=\"http:\/\/thewartburgwatch.com\/2014\/07\/28\/eagles-story-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the things so many wrestle with<\/a>. (There will be four parts to this, <a href=\"http:\/\/thewartburgwatch.com\/2014\/08\/04\/eagles-story-part-2-atheism-an-illness-a-friend-and-redeemer-of-arlington\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">part two<\/a> is now available.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tBuried in this story: Johnnie Moore is transitioning from Liberty University to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liberty.edu\/index.cfm?PID=18495&amp;MID=123880\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Chief of Staff for TV producer Mark Burnett<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tBig news around PARSE&#39;s CT headquarters last week was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/behemoth\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the launch of <em>The Behemoth<\/em><\/a>. No it&#39;s not a theme park ride &#8230;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t&#8230; The same week, PARSE&#39;s Skye Jethani launched a daily service whereby <a href=\"http:\/\/skyejethani.com\/change-the-way-you-begin-the-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">he will wake you up each morning<\/a>. (Breakfast not included.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tTheology on tap: If you like some beer with your Bible study, there may be <a href=\"http:\/\/pubtheologian.com\/directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a small group just for you<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tVocational ministry: There&#39;s an online assessment test you can take to verify your calling, though in several places, <a href=\"http:\/\/amicalled.com\/the-assessment-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the website is clear that it&#39;s for men only<\/a>. (Question 1: Do you have a &#8230;?)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tGreeting one another in church with a holy kiss may not be the next big trend, but here are some things to <a href=\"http:\/\/thegospelcoalition.org\/article\/bring-back-the-holy-kiss\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">think about the touchy subject of touch<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tThe Pastor Gig: Keeping your feet on the ground when recognition, affirmation, and people-pleasing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/jesuscreed\/2014\/07\/23\/confessions-of-a-local-pastor-by-josh-ross\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">come knocking at the door<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tIncluding the story of Adam in your gospel presentation may be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/jesuscreed\/2014\/07\/31\/does-the-gospel-begin-with-adam-by-jackson-wu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">problematic, and here&#39;s why<\/a> &#8230;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t&#8230; In other apologetics news, William Lane Craig dares to suggest that all those rapture party napkins and favors will never get used because <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/no-christians-should-not-believe-in-left-behinds-rapture-theology-says-prominent-apologist-124070\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the &quot;great snatch&quot; ain&#39;t happening<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/orangeblogs.org\/orangeleaders\/2014\/07\/30\/book-study-make-believe-week-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Best camp pickup-day story ever<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tA better picture of how Paul&#39;s epistles were written goes something like, &quot;Tertius, step into my dungeon and take a letter.&quot; <a href=\"http:\/\/talbotdavis.blogspot.ca\/2014\/07\/dictation-inspiration-in-letters-of-paul.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bible&#39;s dictation factor<\/a> &#8230;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t&#8230; And those little notes at the top of each Psalm <a href=\"http:\/\/abramkj.com\/2014\/08\/02\/when-your-world-gives-way-sing-it-alamoth-or-why-obscure-liturgical-notes-at-the-top-of-the-psalms-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">can be really complicated<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/paulwilkinson.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/04\/remembering-braxton-caner\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">This story just broke me this week<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tIf you&#39;re a male in church leadership, you&#39;ve got it made, though you might want to consider <a href=\"http:\/\/juniaproject.com\/10-ways-male-privilege-shows-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the impact this has on the women<\/a> in your church.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tWorth sharing: Some practical considerations for <a href=\"http:\/\/trevornashleanas.com\/2014\/08\/04\/starting-spiritual-conversations-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">starting spiritual conversations<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tPhil Vischer&#39;s <em>What&#39;s In The Bible<\/em> series is partnering with Seeds Family Worship ministry for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seedsfamilyworship.com\/gods-awesome-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">live events across the U.S<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tA side of Stephen Colbert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwealmagazine.org\/blog\/americas-best-known-sunday-school-teacher-action\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">you haven&#39;t seen before<\/a>. Or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rookiemag.com\/2014\/07\/ask-a-grown-man-stephen-colbert\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to watch the 10-min. video<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tTestimony: &quot;If I was discipled to anyone in middle school, it was to the pop stars of the contemporary Christian music scene.&quot; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christiancentury.org\/blogs\/archive\/2014-07\/why-i-listen-k-love-radio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The case for K-LOVE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tWhile your son or daughter may be off to an evangelical college, it&#39;s also highly likely a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/education\/archive\/2014\/07\/gordon-college-the-new-frontier-of-gay-rights\/374861\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBT-friendly club exists on campus<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tAt a younger level, an 18-year old in process of leaving high school offers advice to some <a href=\"http:\/\/sandrastanley.com\/2014\/08\/allies-rules-for-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">girls who are just entering high school<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tMaking the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.churchandculture.org\/blog.asp?id=6224\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">case for church-based bookstores<\/a>. (Omitted possibility: Doing this in partnership with a brick-and-mortar store, if one is nearby.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tEssay of the Week (1): While many of us are secure in our tribes, there are some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/formerlyfundie\/a-few-things-ive-learned-as-a-christian-outsider\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits to being on the margins<\/a> &#8230;<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\t&#8230;or as this author refers to himself, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.registeredrunaway.com\/2014\/07\/28\/evangelicalism-and-the-wilderness-and-where-ive-been\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">as &quot;an evangelical expat&quot;<\/a>. (Get to know them; they&#39;re increasing in number.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tMissed this one last month, and didn&#39;t want you to. I tell ya &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therobstrong.com\/blog\/2014\/6\/4\/0oj68j0gkn9nhk361ci3xfm74lmyau\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">teenagers these days<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tA more measured look at the Driscoll situation and its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pajamapages.com\/wayward-pastors-and-the-problem-of-the-franchise-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">implications for other megachurches<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tI&#39;m all for giving this apologetics book visibility, though <a href=\"http:\/\/thecripplegate.com\/cold-case-christianty-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">this review really got into a lot of detail<\/a>. Here&#39;s my own overview of <a href=\"http:\/\/paulwilkinson.wordpress.com\/2013\/05\/30\/a-homicide-investigator-looks-at-historys-most-famous-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">what the book sets out to accomplish<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tOn the sixth day of creation, the Father gave to me: &quot;Take tomorrow off, okay.&quot; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hearthevoice.com\/blog\/146\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The six day work week and the story of origins<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tThis list is hardly exhaustive, but with everybody and his brother doing their own Bible translation, <a href=\"http:\/\/adevotion.org\/biblelist.htm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">you can&#39;t tell the players without a program<\/a>. (Absent when photo taken: <em>The Voice<\/em> and N.T. Wright&#39;s NT, to name a few.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tJust days from now, on the UK August Bank Holiday, the Greenbelt Festival 2014 lineup features a seemingly endless list of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenbelt.org.uk\/festival\/2014\/lineup\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">presenters and performers<\/a>. (I got to be on the grounds at Greenbelt for a measly three hours once; would love to go back!)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tEssay of the Week (2): Those <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redletterbelievers.com\/thinking-overcoming-pains-regret\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">&quot;What on earth was I thinking?&quot;<\/a> moments.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tMore than architecture, the ministry story is also highlighted in a look at the <a href=\"http:\/\/orangecountytribune.com\/2014\/07\/07\/ocs-three-famous-churches\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">three famous Orange County, CA churches<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tNadia Bolz-Weber returns from sabbatical and lets her congregation know <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/nadiabolzweber\/2014\/07\/sermon-on-how-hard-it-is-being-spiritual-without-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">how much she missed them<\/a>. (Click the link to listen to the 12 min. sermon as you read.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tMusic Resource of the Week: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.praisecharts.com\/7-tips-on-taking-your-sunday-morning-worship-to-the-next-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting your worship time running on all cylinders<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tSong of the Week: This <a href=\"http:\/\/gregatkinson.com\/check-out-this-version-of-oceans-by-the-digital-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">remake of Hillsong United&#39;s &quot;Oceans<\/a>.&quot; (By the band I affectionately call Garfield Minus Garfield.)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>\n\t\tBook Trailer of the Week: This book released a few weeks ago, but engaged and pre-engaged women will especially appreciate <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GyqT8z1d2QU\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">A Christ Centered Wedding<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tOh oh! The internet meter just expired again and I&#39;m out of quarters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"is-style-article-bio\">\n\t<em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulW1lk1nson\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bio\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Wilkinson<\/a> is widely regarded as the world&#39;s best writer who does a column called Wednesday Link List for PARSE, and blogs the rest of the week at <a href=\"http:\/\/paulwilkinson.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bio\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinking Out Loud<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/christianity201.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bio\" rel=\"noopener\">Christianity 201<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another week that started with, &quot;I think we&#39;ll only do about 20 links this time;&quot; and ended with &#8230; Oh oh! The internet meter just expired again and I&#39;m out of quarters. Paul Wilkinson is widely regarded as the world&#39;s best writer who does a column called Wednesday Link List for PARSE, and blogs the <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/content\/wednesday-link-list-behemoth-pub-theology-and-evangelical-e\/\">Read 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