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Favorite Authors of Progressive Pastors (#0471)

2011/08/30 By Greg

Earlier this summer, the United Church Observer posted an article revealing the most highly recommended theological or philosophical authors according to a select group of United Church of Canada clergy.  The top five: Marcus J. Borg is an American theologian and a prominent voice among contemporary Jesus scholars. He is the author of 19 books. Douglas John Hall is a United Church minister and emeritus professor of theology at McGill University in Montreal, Read More …

New Ways of Being Church (#0365)

2011/05/16 By Greg

One of many signs of the increasing awareness of the importance of technology for ministry was The Clergy Journal's April/May 2011 edition's theme: Technology and Community: Building Community.  Keith Howard, past executive director of the  Emerging Spirit initiative of the United Church of Canada, and Aaron McCarroll Gallegos, executive producer of wondercafe.ca, contributed an article entitled "Technology and Community Building," which includes these challenging words: Social media Read More …

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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