Comments on: A new kind of evangelist? http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/ James Choung's home on the web Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:12:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: elizabeth http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-3005 elizabeth Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:36:41 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-3005 please my name is elizabeth am from ghana and am a very powerful evangelist. amd looking for ministry that is looking for evangelist to evangelize souls for their church in the europen countries including asia please my name is elizabeth am from ghana and am a very powerful evangelist. amd looking for ministry that is looking for evangelist to evangelize souls for their church in the europen countries including asia

]]> By: James Choung http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2915 James Choung Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:22:35 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2915 Hi Georgeanne -- I don't remember having my tooth pulled. Are you sure you have the right person? Hi Georgeanne –

I don’t remember having my tooth pulled. Are you sure you have the right person?

]]> By: Georgeanne Kettler http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2914 Georgeanne Kettler Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:03:58 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2914 Since I am an English teacher, I appreciate you ability to relate to literature and explain its symbolism. You write very well, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon. I have talked to your wife (the day you had a tooth pulled) and were not up to a phone conversation, and I am looking forward to you visiting our congregation. I am on the committee for hiring a pulpit minister for the Clifton Church of Christ. I also share your love of drama and am involved with the local theater group in Clifton and the school's One Act Play. We need a minister. I think you would like the community and be very pleased with the school system. We have had a state award winning band for the last 20 years. It is tradition here. We have about 130-140 members in the marching band. As I told your wife, we are a progressive congregation. We have three very progressive elders. We did have four, but one died recently. I hope you will consider us. Since I am an English teacher, I appreciate you ability to relate to literature and explain its symbolism. You write very well, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon. I have talked to your wife (the day you had a tooth pulled) and were not up to a phone conversation, and I am looking forward to you visiting our congregation. I am on the committee for hiring a pulpit minister for the Clifton Church of Christ. I also share your love of drama and am involved with the local theater group in Clifton and the school’s One Act Play. We need a minister. I think you would like the community and be very pleased with the school system. We have had a state award winning band for the last 20 years. It is tradition here. We have about 130-140 members in the marching band. As I told your wife, we are a progressive congregation. We have three very progressive elders. We did have four, but one died recently. I hope you will consider us.

]]> By: Darryl Willis http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2684 Darryl Willis Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:06 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2684 Hey James, Thanks for your comment on my Good Bookz blog. Lipscomb's position on politics certainly does suprise! Some viewed him as a sexist (during the sufferage movement he opposed the right of women to vote). He was to a degree--but he was also consistent in his belief. He didn't think Christian MEN should vote either! Hey James,

Thanks for your comment on my Good Bookz blog. Lipscomb’s position on politics certainly does suprise!

Some viewed him as a sexist (during the sufferage movement he opposed the right of women to vote). He was to a degree–but he was also consistent in his belief. He didn’t think Christian MEN should vote either!

]]> By: James Choung http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2681 James Choung Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:48:57 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2681 Hi Darryl -- thanks for the book recommendations. And for the book order! =) And Scott, coffee sounds great! Hi Darryl — thanks for the book recommendations. And for the book order! =)

And Scott, coffee sounds great!

]]> By: Darryl Willis http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2665 Darryl Willis Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:16:05 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2665 Oh, for a review on the book check out www.goodbookz.blogspot.com Oh, for a review on the book check out http://www.goodbookz.blogspot.com

]]> By: Darryl Willis http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2664 Darryl Willis Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:14:57 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2664 I've just discovered your work. It looks great (the True Story stuff). My tradition is Church of Christ/Christian Church. I'd like for you to take a look at a different approach to politics: David Lipscomb and James Harding. These two guys were prominent Church of Christ editors and College founders in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They have a very different view of politics. This isn't a crass commercial, ok? But take a look at the book KINGDOM COME by Dr. John Mark Hicks and Bobby Valentine (it's not very thick) which explores the legacy of these two men. I don't think you'll agree with them, but I think you'll get a very interesting perspective. This is just a fyi. Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading more of your stuff. And I've already ordered True Story and Based on a True Story! Blessings! I’ve just discovered your work. It looks great (the True Story stuff). My tradition is Church of Christ/Christian Church. I’d like for you to take a look at a different approach to politics: David Lipscomb and James Harding. These two guys were prominent Church of Christ editors and College founders in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They have a very different view of politics. This isn’t a crass commercial, ok? But take a look at the book KINGDOM COME by Dr. John Mark Hicks and Bobby Valentine (it’s not very thick) which explores the legacy of these two men. I don’t think you’ll agree with them, but I think you’ll get a very interesting perspective. This is just a fyi. Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading more of your stuff. And I’ve already ordered True Story and Based on a True Story! Blessings!

]]> By: Scott Furrow http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2653 Scott Furrow Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:15:11 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2653 James, I enjoy your blog! I have just returned from our mission in El Salvador, and I am convinced more than ever that there are many things that only the Church can accomplish with regard to the poor and the oppressed. You may not know I have some political experience, so I look at politics and particularly presidential politics with a different perspective. Whenever you need a Starbuck's, I'd love to get your thoughts about some things. Happy Easter. Scott Furrow James,

I enjoy your blog! I have just returned from our mission in El Salvador, and I am convinced more than ever that there are many things that only the Church can accomplish with regard to the poor and the oppressed. You may not know I have some political experience, so I look at politics and particularly presidential politics with a different perspective. Whenever you need a Starbuck’s, I’d love to get your thoughts about some things. Happy Easter.

Scott Furrow

]]> By: isaac http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2605 isaac Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:30:04 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2605 daily show interview thoughts; some comments suggest that Wallis is pro-"faith" simply for utilitarian purposes. he describes faith as an "engine" that drove the great social movements. he spends a fair amount of time working to assure listeners that the "great religions" don't have a monopoly on morality and to encourage ben & jerry spiritualists. his comments are designed to resonate in the "post religious right america" that he describes (and probably with positive effect) but what does it really mean to be pursuing a deeper centrism? daily show interview thoughts;
some comments suggest that Wallis is pro-”faith” simply for utilitarian purposes. he describes faith as an “engine” that drove the great social movements. he spends a fair amount of time working to assure listeners that the “great religions” don’t have a monopoly on morality and to encourage ben & jerry spiritualists. his comments are designed to resonate in the “post religious right america” that he describes (and probably with positive effect) but what does it really mean to be pursuing a deeper centrism?

]]> By: James Choung http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2592 James Choung Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:28:30 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2592 Hey Lars -- great question. But perhaps a distinction needs to be made. You asked about modern-day world changers, and they are everywhere. Generally, they've chosen a non-political path, people like Gary Haugen of International Justice Mission or the leaders of organizations like World Vision or Love146. Or Mother Teresa. They are making a difference. But people like MLK or Wilberforce were political. And it's hard to find political voices that rally toward hope and change these days in America. Jim Wallis is doing great work. It's hard to find in America, but then there are people like Cardinal Jaime Sin in the Philippines, Bishop Desmond Tutu in Africa, and other great leaders who have done similar feats as them. Perhaps we're too Western-centric in looking for these leaders, but they are out there. Would Bono count? I would definitely endorse an agenda, or take a public stance on an issue. But for a candidate, that would be hard. Even if we agreed on 100% agenda, he or she is still human. That person will make major mistakes. Perhaps it would be better to speak prophetically -- unless I was in politics myself. At any rate, we'll need to partner with political officials and leaders, so we can't avoid being seen with some of them. But to endorse? Bono would hurt his message if he endorsed a candidate, wouldn't he? Hey Lars — great question. But perhaps a distinction needs to be made. You asked about modern-day world changers, and they are everywhere. Generally, they’ve chosen a non-political path, people like Gary Haugen of International Justice Mission or the leaders of organizations like World Vision or Love146. Or Mother Teresa. They are making a difference.

But people like MLK or Wilberforce were political. And it’s hard to find political voices that rally toward hope and change these days in America. Jim Wallis is doing great work. It’s hard to find in America, but then there are people like Cardinal Jaime Sin in the Philippines, Bishop Desmond Tutu in Africa, and other great leaders who have done similar feats as them. Perhaps we’re too Western-centric in looking for these leaders, but they are out there. Would Bono count?

I would definitely endorse an agenda, or take a public stance on an issue. But for a candidate, that would be hard. Even if we agreed on 100% agenda, he or she is still human. That person will make major mistakes. Perhaps it would be better to speak prophetically — unless I was in politics myself.

At any rate, we’ll need to partner with political officials and leaders, so we can’t avoid being seen with some of them. But to endorse? Bono would hurt his message if he endorsed a candidate, wouldn’t he?

]]> By: Lars http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-kind-of-evangelist/comment-page-1/#comment-2590 Lars Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:19:10 +0000 http://www.jameschoung.net/2008/02/10/a-new-evangelist/#comment-2590 Yo James, Great post. It was good to see you there. When I closed my eyes, Jim kinda sounded god-like, which perhaps enhanced his points...you ever think about hos certain people's faces don't match up to how you projected from hearing only their voices or seeing their physique? Random, but Jim Wallis tops my list.... ;-) Spontaneous question: We talk about raising up world-changers....do you practically see a modern-day Wilberforce or MLK these days? If so, where? If not, why do you think that is? Wilberforce and King stood for very strong, Jesus-influenced agendas and platforms, even though they never endorsed particular candidates...could you see yourself publicly espousing a particular agenda without endorsing a candidate? Would there be any way for you to publicly endorse a candidate with whom you didn't 100% agree? Also, can you name your top 3 foci/issues for this upcoming election year? Love ya! L Yo James,
Great post. It was good to see you there. When I closed my eyes, Jim kinda sounded god-like, which perhaps enhanced his points…you ever think about hos certain people’s faces don’t match up to how you projected from hearing only their voices or seeing their physique? Random, but Jim Wallis tops my list…. ;-)

Spontaneous question: We talk about raising up world-changers….do you practically see a modern-day Wilberforce or MLK these days? If so, where? If not, why do you think that is?

Wilberforce and King stood for very strong, Jesus-influenced agendas and platforms, even though they never endorsed particular candidates…could you see yourself publicly espousing a particular agenda without endorsing a candidate? Would there be any way for you to publicly endorse a candidate with whom you didn’t 100% agree?

Also, can you name your top 3 foci/issues for this upcoming election year?

Love ya!
L

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