Comments on: confessions of a reformission rev http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/ theophile | bibliophile | technophile Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:54:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Tim http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-12723 Tim Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:32:19 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-12723 Driscoll's book was one of the best I read in 2006. Too many uptight people dislike Driscoll for his honesty and forthrightness. Unfortunately, he says what many of us wish we could say. Brutally honest is what the book is and he should be commended for it. Another book that should bookend this one is "Confessions of a Pastor" by Criag Groeschel. (OK, another 'Confessions' book--but this is unrelated and has a different tone and approach). Driscoll and Groeschel are two of the most influential men in the church today--their voices should be heard. Groeschel also chronicles his struggles and frustrations in his church plant. He also is refreshingly honest in his many shortcomings and struggles with sin, arrogance and pride. Great to hear two men so forthright about the areas where they fall short. http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Pastor-Adventures-Dropping-Getting/dp/1590527208 Driscoll’s book was one of the best I read in 2006. Too many uptight people dislike Driscoll for his honesty and forthrightness. Unfortunately, he says what many of us wish we could say. Brutally honest is what the book is and he should be commended for it.

Another book that should bookend this one is “Confessions of a Pastor” by Criag Groeschel. (OK, another ‘Confessions’ book–but this is unrelated and has a different tone and approach). Driscoll and Groeschel are two of the most influential men in the church today–their voices should be heard. Groeschel also chronicles his struggles and frustrations in his church plant. He also is refreshingly honest in his many shortcomings and struggles with sin, arrogance and pride. Great to hear two men so forthright about the areas where they fall short.

http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Pastor-Adventures-Dropping-Getting/dp/1590527208

]]> By: Stephen Wright http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-10186 Stephen Wright Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:37:20 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-10186 Confessions and The Radical Reformission are two of my favorite books. Driscoll tries to be a real Christ-follower by accepting what Christ accepted and rejecting what Christ rejected. I think Jesus would be ostracized or kicked out of many churches because of his radical love and acceptance for everyone, along with his unwillingness to play religious games. I also appreciated Mark's openness about the struggles he faced in growing the church. Confessions and The Radical Reformission are two of my favorite books. Driscoll tries to be a real Christ-follower by accepting what Christ accepted and rejecting what Christ rejected. I think Jesus would be ostracized or kicked out of many churches because of his radical love and acceptance for everyone, along with his unwillingness to play religious games. I also appreciated Mark’s openness about the struggles he faced in growing the church.

]]> By: Matt Spiel http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9956 Matt Spiel Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:50:40 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9956 John, i saw one of my profs reading this today. I asked him what he thought. He said it made him laugh out loud... just thought i would let you know. This will b e on my up and coming list for sure. John, i saw one of my profs reading this today. I asked him what he thought. He said it made him laugh out loud… just thought i would let you know.

This will b e on my up and coming list for sure.

]]> By: Sherie http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9955 Sherie Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:59:54 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9955 John, we just need to change your opinion of what it means to "make it and be a real and established church." Some of us already feel Pathways is very real, and might disagree with you about what "making it" means. Jeremy, you are pretty insightful about John, but we love his teaching and his heart. John, we just need to change your opinion of what it means to “make it and be a real and established church.” Some of us already feel Pathways is very real, and might disagree with you about what “making it” means.

Jeremy, you are pretty insightful about John, but we love his teaching and his heart.

]]> By: Zach http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9954 Zach Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:09:53 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9954 i offered no opinions of the book, just of Driscoll. :-) i offered no opinions of the book, just of Driscoll. :-)

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9946 Jeremy Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:32:09 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9946 John, i'm intrigued if nothing else. I might be game for this book as I've found that some of the people that I disagree with the most help me to process through my own beliefs the best. And you kind of sound like a schiczo ;) (i'm not really sure how you are supposed to spell that) John, i’m intrigued if nothing else. I might be game for this book as I’ve found that some of the people that I disagree with the most help me to process through my own beliefs the best. And you kind of sound like a schiczo ;) (i’m not really sure how you are supposed to spell that)

]]> By: john http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9944 john Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:33:14 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9944 Zach...so many opinions about a book you haven't read... Zach…so many opinions about a book you haven’t read…

]]> By: Zach http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9933 Zach Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:33:57 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9933 if this book contains "finalized faith statements" and "offensive comments" then I might be passing on this one. I actually prefer reading Brian Mclaren because he doesn't hold your hand and tell you how you should think. He's also not condesending and arrogant which are traits I generally prefer from an author. if this book contains “finalized faith statements” and “offensive comments” then I might be passing on this one. I actually prefer reading Brian Mclaren because he doesn’t hold your hand and tell you how you should think. He’s also not condesending and arrogant which are traits I generally prefer from an author.

]]> By: john http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9931 john Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:29:54 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9931 Sarah, Thanks for the comment. I recently read a review of your book on Conrad Gempf's blog, and it interests me. I'll likely try to pick up a copy to read sometime soon. I'm not sure I fully understand your question and the relationship between less-established and church-planting mentality. Can you clarify that? John Sarah,

Thanks for the comment. I recently read a review of your book on Conrad Gempf’s blog, and it interests me. I’ll likely try to pick up a copy to read sometime soon.

I’m not sure I fully understand your question and the relationship between less-established and church-planting mentality. Can you clarify that?

John

]]> By: Sarah http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9930 Sarah Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:49:58 +0000 http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2006/08/14/confessions-of-a-reformission-rev/#comment-9930 Thanks for your review. I agree with Travis that it is appealing pairing to see such genuineness in a pastor of such a big organization. In your experience, what are the characteristics of a church with a less-established, church-planting mentality? Thanks for your review. I agree with Travis that it is appealing pairing to see such genuineness in a pastor of such a big organization.

In your experience, what are the characteristics of a church with a less-established, church-planting mentality?

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