Rethink: A Conversation with Brian McLaren (part 1)

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Written By Brian McLaren

Tony Jones, writer, theologian, and outdoorsman interviews his friend Brian McLaren, keynote speaker at Church Anew’s Nov. 2019 conference and author of The Great Spiritual Migration. In part 1 of their interview, Brian reflects on his experience starting a church, shutting it down, and starting again. Sound familiar in these COVID-19 times of closed buildings and paused ministry programs? Listen to what Brian learned and how your church might apply that learning as we all look forward to reopening and gathering together again as communities of faith.

In part 2 of this interview, Brian continues reflecting on change. This pandemic is not only a problem, but also an opportunity. Look for that post the week of May 18, or sign up for Church Anew updates and we’ll send you the link!

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Brian McLaren

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity”—just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he is developing an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. He works closely with Vote Common Good, the Center for Progressive Renewal/Convergence, the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program‘s Faith Working Group, and Progressive Christianity. His most recent book is The Great Spiritual Migration. Upcoming writing projects include Faith After Doubt (Spring 2021), and Do I Stay Christian? (Spring 2022).

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