Beer and the Bible
Acts 29 pastor Darrin Patrick (The Journey/St. Louis, MO) got a little air time on MSNBC this week because of a spat with the Baptists regarding beer.
The Journey hosts a once-a-month "middle space" type gathering at a local brewpub... and apparently some teetotaling Baptists in St. Louis aren't too happy about it. Check out Darrin's responses for a really good model of engaging the culture like Jesus without dissing our more conservative brethren.
The MSNBC clip is here (click on "Beer and the Bible")
A print article on the controversy from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch can be found here
The Journey hosts a once-a-month "middle space" type gathering at a local brewpub... and apparently some teetotaling Baptists in St. Louis aren't too happy about it. Check out Darrin's responses for a really good model of engaging the culture like Jesus without dissing our more conservative brethren.
The MSNBC clip is here (click on "Beer and the Bible")
A print article on the controversy from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch can be found here
posted by Bob | 1:39 PM
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"the earth is the Lord's and everything in it"
way to go Darrin!
Aaron
HE STOLE MY IDEA! I am no longer a pioneer. It's okay though because one of his names is Patrick.
What's the word on CD having an organized event like this? I am sure lots of us actually do hang out at bars and talk about theology and God and Jesus. But what's the word on an official gathering? I was gonna suggest it at core team meeting, but JD's poker night was a way better idea so I held off.
See Bob, I see no reason why we can't drink beer and talk theology this Sunday instead of the Super Bowl! ;)
In a way, I feel for the people who are upset with Pastor Patrick, since I believe they loaned him money far a building (I believe) and probably just expected that he would abide by the same rules they do. I'm sure they feel a little betrayed. Valid or not, it must be some of what they're feeling.
Oh yeah, and I agree with Patrick. The poker night idea was GOLD!
me wonders what will be on tap next to the coffee sunday... and who will win the bud bowl?
After decades of being an agnostic, I finally came to believe in God a few years ago. My life has been on a down-hill slide for many years, primarily the result of alcohol abuse that cost me my family, my job, and two-years in prison. I have been unable to find employment and I awaken each day with thoughts of suicide. I am told and read that God loves me, but I don't feel that love no matter how much I pray. How do I come to feel His love, when deep-down I feel abandoned and alone. I know people can fake behavior, but not their feelings. Any answers or comments are appreciated.
You mention not dissing our conservative bretheren. Isn't there a time to dis what should be dissed? It's one thing to have your own convictions for yourself. It's another to shame and force your convictions as normative for others. That's bad behavior and it deserves a rebuke. Period. That behavior poisons the environment for people to feel safe and honest about who they are.
it's also disengenous for people who have institutionally controlled money and organizations to cry "victim" when they have victimized people for years over issues that are really personal and pretty nonsensical.
I'm bewildered you would feel any need to run interference on their behalf with that seemingly innocuous statement.
Just some thoughts.
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