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For more than 40 years, Where are the New Crossroads FREE Alan Law has delivered young people? Chapel location will food to the needy expand ministry page 3 page 7 page 10 Noble achievement Bethel grad and Minnesota resident nominated for Nobel Peace Prize By Scott Noble
BLOOMINGTON — In high school, Stephanie Hope Smith would pray that God would help her to see people as He sees them. As she grew older and began train- Marcus and Michele Bachmann have fi ve biological children and have cared for ing for a career as a medical pro- nearly two dozen foster children over the years. vider, her prayers focused on how God could open her heart and mind to see people His way in or- Staying the course der for her to deal effectively with people in her particular fi eld. Years—and a move from Mis- Marcus Bachmann says souri to Minnesota—later, Smith is allowing God to place her in other people’s shoes and attempt facing hardship is part of life to understand how they see and view and even feel about the By Scott Noble When the couple decided that world. This is taking shape in her Michele would run for president, work with First Nations communi- TWIN CITIES — Running for however, Marcus said: “We knew ties in Minnesota. president can be an incredibly tax- the road would be long and diffi - ing experience: seemingly endless cult. But we also knew that America Birth of an idea travel, media and personal appear- is headed in the wrong direction The Bethel University gradu- ances several times a day and oppo- and that Michele is the right person ate attended the 2002 Olympics, nents—and others—going through to turn America around.” using her background in sports your positions, beliefs and personal Believing that criticism is a part medicine to work with ice hockey history looking for anything that of life, Marcus said their faith has competitors. While serving in Salt could be considered controversial. helped them navigate through it. Lake City, Utah, Smith had the Usually, the controversial compo- “Facing hardships is a part of opportunity to see “fi rsthand how nent is directed at the presidential life,” he said. “A Christian’s exam- all these different nonprofi t orga- candidate personally. ple is Jesus Christ and if we believe nizations were working with the However, in the case of Republi- His Word, He will be with us at all faith-based community, working can presidential candidate Michele times. Faith is a tremendous asset, Nobel Peace Prize nomine Stephanie Hope Smith participated in erecting a with government, working with peace pole during World Peace and Prayer Day June 19 in Mendota. Bachmann—currently the sixth giving us purpose and a hope in the private sector to achieve this district congresswoman from Min- our lives.” bigger-than-life thing—to pull off ing: “What if we could create that Fort Snelling because she began nesota—much criticism has been However, witnessing your spouse the Olympics,” she said. “It took kind of relationship on an ongo- to think “about a location where directed at her husband Marcus. as the center of criticism—regard- everybody focused on this big ing basis? What would unite peo- lots of different groups could be While the outspoken Michele has less of a presidential campaign—is thing to distract from the petty ple together?” brought together that have a col- received her fair share of push back never easy. But the Bachmanns things that they had against each Her time spent wrestling with laborative mindset to work on a from the media and her opponents, have held fi rm to their belief in the other.” this question ultimately led her to big project or something that they both in her Congressional career value of truth and fi ghting for what When she returned to her the Fort Snelling property, a his- already have in common,” she re- and recently as a presidential can- they believe. home in Bloomington, Minn., af- toric Minnesota fort built in the counted. didate, the attention given to Mar- “Michele likes to say that she ter the Games, she described an 1820s that is the center of much cus has been unprecedented for a “ah-ha” moment she had, think- regional history. Smith looked at See NOMINATION, page 16 spouse in a political campaign. See BACHMANN, page 14 INDEX Leith Anderson to retire from Wooddale Church Editorial ...... 6-7 By Scott Noble ing, Wooddale is also known for its Twin Cities. The spots apply faith to disaster relief and efforts to assist various areas of everyday life. STATE FAIR schedule for EDEN PRAIRIE — Leith Ander- those with HIV/AIDS. Current presidential candidate son, senior pastor of the 5,000-mem- “Wooddale Church has been my and former governor of Minnesota, Crossroads Chapel ...... 10 ber Wooddale Church in Eden Prai- ministry home for most of my life,” Tim Pawlenty, attends Wooddale rie, announced his retirement from Anderson said via a media release. Church, and Anderson has fre- the pulpit on Wednesday, June 29, “I love the church and the people. quently been referred to as “Tim Calendar ...... 17 effective at the end of the year. An- God’s blessings have been many Pawlenty’s pastor.” derson spent more than 30 years as and wonderful. It is a privilege to The Rev. Bob Merritt, senior pas- senior pastor of the infl uential west- have served this congregation for tor of Eagle Brook Church, one Community Briefs...... 18-20 metro church, beginning in 1977. so long, to know that the church is of the state’s largest churches, re- He will be named pastor emeritus now strong and healthy and to look members a class Anderson taught and minister-at-large. forward to what God will do in the at Bethel Seminary. Professional Service In addition to his pastoral du- future with a new senior pastor.” “The leadership lessons I ties, Anderson is currently presi- Anderson also has several other learned from that class and from Directory ...... 20 dent of the National Association ministry outlets. He is the author of Leith’s three outstanding books of Evangelicals (NAE), the fl agship Pastor Leith Anderson has announced more than a dozen books, includ- were pivotal in my development organization for the nation’s mil- his retirement, which will be effective ing “Jesus: An Intimate Portrait of as a young pastor,” Merritt said. Classifieds ...... 23 lions of evangelicals, a position he at the end of the year. the Man, His Land, and His Peo- “Since that time, for the past 35 will retain. ple,” and has daily radio and televi- years, I have known Leith to be Since 1977, Wooddale has grown has established 10 congregations sion shows. FaithMatters and Faith- the consummate leader, full of to thousands of attendees at its around the Twin Cities and one in Minute can be seen and heard on main campus in Eden Prairie and Nisswa. In addition to church plant- a variety of outlets throughout the See RETIREMENT, page 4 2 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com www.christianexaminer.com August 2011 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3 For more than 40 years, Alan Law has delivered food to needy By Scott Noble ing to help them.” When social service agencies fi ll MINNEAPOLIS — “When I was up at night, people who are left out in college, I wanted to be a rich don’t have a place to go, don’t have businessman, but I always had this anything to drink or even have rest- compassion for the poor,” Alan room facilities. Law said. Decades later, his desire Over the years, Law has been the for riches had long since been re- recipient of countless awards for his placed by an overwhelming desire service—from recognition by presi- to sacrifi ce his comfort and fi nanc- Alan Law regularly took dozens of kids dents and senators to being a recip- es to help those in need. to amusement parks, museums and ient of an “Eleven Who Care” award other attractions few had ever visited. A typical day for Law—day and to a McKnight Foundation award. night blend into one continuous have no mother; they are living Yet, that is not why he spends sequence in his world—involves 18 with cousins or whatever.” nearly his entire day helping oth- hours of delivering sandwiches to This also included taking kids to ers—often only getting a few hours those in need, giving people dollar movies, sometimes being solely re- of sleep each 24-hour period. bills so they can ride the bus to get sponsible for dozens and dozens of “The truth is, this is my life,” Law out of Minnesota’s extreme weath- kids. said. “It’s not a dedication. I don’t er and taking impoverished kids Almost from the beginning of look at it as anything other than to a museum, mall or some other his teaching career (in which he just part of my life. I will never stop place they probably have never be- retired in 1999), Law also delivered doing this, ever.” fore visited. food. The program, which is called the 363 Days Food Program, deals After-school program mainly with sandwiches and other For more information on Alan Law Someone told Law many years food Law is able to obtain. The and the Minneapolis Recreation Last year alone, Alan Law delivered more than 500,000 sandwiches to the needy Development, Inc., visit www. ago that if he wanted to reach kids, name came from conversations in the Twin Cities. he should become a Middle School he had many years ago with social mrdinc.org. Law is currently looking teacher. At the time, he was consid- was the only one involved every day. see people that are homeless, that for churches, businesses and service agencies and shelters. They individuals who are willing to help ering becoming a social worker, a asked Law if he was planning to “It’s the way I feel; I just care,” he are sleeping on the fl oor, and if I with making sandwiches. position that he thought would al- pass out sandwiches on Thanksgiv- said. “It’s the old Golden Rule: If I can help them in some way I’m go- low him to demonstrate his passion ing and Christmas. He responded, and commitment to helping others. “You take care of Thanksgiving and But he took that person’s advice. Christmas, and we will take care of “The fi rst day teaching in south the other 363 days a year.” Minneapolis,” Law said, “I realized When the outreach began, Law … a lot of these kids … the poverty would purchase the sandwiches was so obvious.” from convenience stores when they That observation only seemed to were close to their “sell by” date. encourage Law to dive into the situ- Currently, most of the sandwiches ation headfi rst. are made by churches and then “I started what I called my ‘after- stored in freezers until they are de- school program,’” he said, which livered. involved staying after school and Law has 10 freezers alone in his doing activities with the kids. “With- apartment; eight are in his living in a couple of weeks, I found my- room, and another 25 freezers are self with dozens and dozens of kids. located around the Twin Cities. This continued to grow in size for In 2010, he passed out 520,000 29 years. I paid for the program, sandwiches to those in need; and we called it the Minneapolis this year he projects to hand out Recreation Development.” 800,000. Since the program wasn’t incor- Law also has a Samaritans Out- porated, Law paid for everything reach Program, where he helps out of his pocket. people with water, co-payments for “I would take 38 and 40 kids at a homeless people and others who time,” Law said. “In [the] summer, can’t afford medical assistance, and they would always look forward for people who have no place to go. … for most of the kids … the fi rst time they had ever been to Valley Why he does it Fair, the Science Museum, the Mall Over the years, a lot of people of American [and] Underwater have asked Law why he invests so World. The whole idea has been much of his time and money into to give these kids an opportunity helping others. to experience things they normally He said that kids would tell him wouldn’t. Ninety-nine percent or that the other social service agen- more have no father; a lot of them cies were closed at night, and he
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a godly mentor and friend.” RETIREMENT… Over his decades in ministry, Continued from page 1 Anderson has developed a reputa- tion of strong leadership and an integrity, and one of the most ability to work with people from solid pastors and leaders in the a variety of perspectives, as evi- nation and world. Leith is one of denced by his work with the NAE. the great ones. I am indebted to Carl Nelson, who is president him as one of my main mentors and CEO of the Greater Minne- in life and ministry.” sota Association of Evangelicals, Troy Dobbs, who is the senior has seen fi rsthand Anderson’s pastor of Grace Church in Eden leadership and commitment to Prairie, remembered when he building the NAE. came to Grace, a short distance “The NAE is fl ourishing under from Wooddale, and how Ander- Leith’s leadership, and I and son welcomed him and his family. other NAE board members are “[Anderson] and his wife were very grateful that he will continue the fi rst people from the Christian as president of NAE,” Nelson community to connect with us said. “One sign of his successful when we came to Grace Church,” leadership at NAE is that new Dobbs said. “He also invited me to denominations and evangelical a Wooddale staff luncheon as their organizations are joining the as- guest of honor—and welcomed sociation because they recognize me and prayed for me and shared the leading role that NAE has how much they (the Wooddale taken in shaping the evangelical team) were ‘pulling’ for Grace movement in America.” to make a huge Kingdom impact! Leith has gone out of his way to For more information about Wood- offer me his support and friend- dale Church and Leith Anderson, ship and advice—I count him as visit www.wooddale.org. Local leaders comment on ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Leith Anderson’s retirement ★ ★ ★ Protect your assets now ★ “Something that doesn’t get “From Leith Anderson, young- enough attention is the close er pastors can learn the value of ★ ★ We are one of the world’s top specialists companionship between Leith 1) organizing for ministry effec- ★ We Buy & Sell in GOLD, SILVER, and PLATINUM. ★ and his wife Charlene. She is his tiveness, 2) preaching the Gos- ★ Precious Metals ✔ Free portfolio analysis ★ constant companion almost ev- pel with integrity and clarity, 3) ★ ✔ US Mint dealer ★ erywhere he goes, and she is real- planting dynamic churches, 4) ★ ✔ Free information on pricing, shipping, storage and ★ ly engaged with the issues, topics cheering on other churches and ★ security options ★ and ideas that Leith is engaged leaders, 5) understanding the ★ ✔ Professional appraisers and grading ★ in. Their marriage and friend- cultural issues of the day and 6) ★ ★ ship is a marvelous example to modeling humility and integrity ★ FREE Morgan s )2! AND K ROLLOVERS ★ other Christian leaders.” in and out of the pulpit.” ★ Silver Dollar s .UMISMATIC GOLD AND SILVER COINS ★ — Carl Nelson, president and — Troy Dobbs, senior pastor, ★ 6ALUE FOR l RST TIME s Gold and silver bars (1 oz., 10 oz., 100 oz., 1000 oz.) ★ CEO of the Greater Minnesota Grace Church in Eden Prairie ORDER OF OR MORE ★ s 53 3ILVER %AGLES AND #ANADIAN -APLE ,EAFS ★ Association of Evangelicals ★ s #OIN BAGS ALL 53 SILVER COINS ★ “I was in the worship service at ★ s 0LATINUM PALLADIUM ★ “Throughout his long and dis- Wooddale when Leith preached an ★ s 'OLD SILVER COINS JEWELRY SCRAP ★ tinguished career in ministry, Leith amazing message on the glory of ★ s #OLLECTIONS ANTIQUES ESTATES ★ proved himself to be a passionate God. That was over 30 years ago, but ★ s %STATE JEWELRY l NE WATCHES DIAMONDS ★ and exceptionally gifted leader, an I still remember the example Leith ★ Immediate delivery on all products s 3TERLING m ATWARE ★ innovative pioneer and an insight- used when Tylenol had to restore its ★ anywhere in the U.S. s 2ARE COINS FOREIGN COINS CURRENCY ★ ful visionary. Leith’s leadership, reputation when it had become syn- ★ Seven Star Enterprises, International s %UROPEAN GOLD ★ writings and personal example onymous with poison. Leith used it as have made a profound and lasting an example of how God’s image has ★ World Headquarters s 7ORLDWIDE BULLION ★ impact on the church in America. been tarnished and why He deserves ★ Broadway Plaza West ★ 1300 Godward St. NE, Suite 1550 Thank you, Leith, for your exem- all glory. I was totally in awe during ★ Minneapolis, MN 55413 ★ plary service to Jesus Christ and to that service—that was the weekend ★ ★ his church!” Leith was casting the vision for the ★ s ★ www.sevenstarenterprises.com — Greg Boyd, senior pastor, new campus.” ★ ★ Woodland Hills Church — Bob Merritt, senior pastor, ★ We give 15% to Christian ministries worldwide ★ in Maplewood Eagle Brook Church ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Chronic Fatigue
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The group also is researching grants ern Wisconsin parishioners have taken obtain funding. “When processed into biodiesel, it Farmers would grow the trees on through agencies such as the U.S. the sister church concept to a new level. “Curt Larson and I think this could can be used to fuel vehicles such as cars about 50 parcels of four to fi ve acres Department of Agriculture. It is work- They plan to help Haitians toward be a whole economy for the country of and trucks as well,” Larson said, adding each. The plots are grouped together ing with Haiti’s minister of fi nance to economic sustainability by growing a Haiti,” O’Malley said. “It would be run that this would require the fuel to be and have a centrally located coopera- acquire land for planting. cash crop that can produce a fuel much by local farmers and keep government more refi ned in order to remove cer- tive for processing. like petroleum. and big oil out of it.” tain naturally occurring waxing agents. The locally based group, named The ecumenical group from River He added that the tree is found in Haiti has a high level of unemploy- Haitian Relief Services, has already Falls, Wisc., plans as a fi rst step to raise surrounding countries but that with ment, and people need work badly, raised $320,000 for various projects, For more information about the $1 million for planting 50 acres of jat- its profi table uses, there could never Larson said, so the planting effort could including a school. An annual “It Takes effort, contact Patrick O’Malley at (715) 425-9882. ropha trees. The trees are only 10 feet be too much of the fuel or a glutted be gainful in that way. The plant also A Village” concert, which features local tall, but they pack an economic punch. market. Jatropha seeds, after brief processing, The tree does have its limits though. can create biodiesel fuel with many “It can’t take a frost, so it can’t uses. One acre can produce 330 gallons be produced in northern climates,” Campus Crusade for Christ a year from the fi g-like fruit. O’Malley said. Patrick O’Malley of River Falls pur- The trees, which live up to 60 years, sued this dream to benefi t Ganthier, can grow in poor soil that is otherwise a Haitian town with a population of devoid of trees and even take root in adopts a new name: Cru 71,000, before the devastating 2010 crevices between rocks, Larson said. earthquake. Once established there, he “It won’t tolerate—and doesn’t re- ORLANDO, Fla. — Campus Cru- The new name and identity rated with prayer,” said Steve hoped to spread this biodiesel industry quire—a lot of water either,” O’Malley sade for Christ, a household name was unveiled July 19 to 5,000 staff Douglass, president of Campus throughout the entire country. added, noting that between those two among Christian college students members who were gathered at the Crusade for Christ. “We only want The dream is moving closer to real- conditions, there is plenty of otherwise for 60 years, will be boasting a new ministry’s biennial U.S. staff con- what God wants for us. And while ity. A several-page plan written mostly unusable land in Haiti. moniker after the fi rst of the year, ference in Fort Collins, Colo. The we are excited about this name, when it will adopt the name Cru. news was met with enthusiasm and we are even more excited about Offi cials with the campus minis- excitement. our renewed commitment to try said the nonprofi t, co-founded “We believe wholeheartedly our mission. We believe this new Alliance Defense Fund in 1951 by Bill and Vonette Bright, that God has given us this new name will position us to connect was in need of an updated name name,” said Steve Sellers, vice better with the next generation.” sends letter to Anoka- that avoided some of the “existing president for the U.S. for Campus Since its founding, Campus barriers and perceptions inherent Crusade for Christ. “Our team Crusade for Christ, a worldwide, in the original name.” understands that our name is re- interdenominational Christian Hennepin School District “From the beginning, Bill was ally for the benefi t of others. Ul- evangelism and discipleship min- open to changing our name,” timately, it’s not about our name, istry, has become one of the larg- Supports current District policy said Vonette Bright, who has re- but how we live out our mission est Christian organizations in the mained active with the ministry everyday.” world. Campus Crusade is now on sexual orientation stance since her husband’s 2003 death. The name, selected from a served by more than 25,000 full- “He never felt it was set in stone. pool of 1,600 potential names, time and part-time team mem- By Scott Noble propriate and legally sound.” In fact, he actually considered has a track record within Campus bers in 191 countries around the The letter sent by the SPLC and changing the name 20 or 25 years Crusade for Christ. Since the mid- world and is comprised of 29 dif- ANOKA — The Alliance De- NCLR urges the District to “remedy ago. We want to remove any ob- 1990s, it has been used locally on ferent ministries. fense Fund (ADF) sent a letter in the current hostile environment and stacle to people hearing about the majority of their U.S. campus late June to the Anoka-Hennepin to compensate our clients for the harm the most important person who ministries. For more information about the School District urging the District caused by the District.” The letter also ever lived—Jesus Christ.” “This decision has been satu- name change, visit ccci.org/cru. to retain its policy of neutrality on states the intent of the two groups to “sexual orientation.” The District, fi le a federal lawsuit against the District. which is the largest in the state with In lieu of the lawsuit, the groups some 40,000 students in more than proposed the District repeal its current three dozen schools, has come un- policy, offer training for students and der fi re recently as a result of sev- staff to prevent bullying based on sexual eral incidents alleging bullying tied orientation and include issues related to victims’ sexual orientation. to LGBT individuals in the curriculum. The ADF letter cited recent de- “[The] SPLC and NCLR’s letter mands by the Southern Poverty plainly misinterprets the District’s Law Center (SPLC) and the Na- policy, is inaccurate as to the law tional Center for Lesbian Rights and is heavy on hyperbole,” the ADF (NCLR) for the District to repeal responded, arguing that the groups its current policy. appear to be “more concerned with The District’s policy on sexual pushing their agenda than with of- orientation reads: “Teaching about fering real solutions to the problems sexual orientation is not a part of the of bullying and suicide, which … are District adopted curriculum; rather, faced equally by all students, regardless such matters are best addressed within of their sexual orientation.” individual family homes, churches The SPLC and NCLR, in their or community organizations. Anoka- letter offered to meet with the Dis- Hennepin staff, in the course of their trict in an effort to avoid litigation. professional duties, shall remain In late July, the “Star Tribune” neutral on matters regarding sexual reported that the U.S. Department orientation including but not limited of Justice and the Offi ce of Civil to student led discussions.” Rights are investigating the District ADF Legal Counsel Jeremy Tedesco as the result of a complaint about said via a media release: “School dis- student bullying. tricts should not be bullied into taking Also, in late July, the SPLC and the side of homosexual activists. Par- NCLR fi led their suit in federal ents rightly believe that public schools court, according to media reports. are a place for education, not sexual indoctrination. The Anoka-Hennepin For more information on the ADF, School District’s policy is entirely ap- visit www.adfmedia.org. 6 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com
Always remain hopeful The last few weeks would give percent of the people in the Horn can embrace, especially for believ- of his life devoted to helping anyone reason to lose hope. Re- of Africa are so malnourished, they ers. inner-city youth and adults fi nd gardless of where you live, tragedy, need special feeding to alleviate Not too many months back, I hope—through much-needed intense disagreements and increas- their condition. read that a local church saw hun- food, through participation in fun ing levels of distrust have shadowed It’s easy to read these reports and dreds of people come to Christ activities and the companionship the lives of countless people. watch them unfold on television and during special services held over a and help only a trusted friend can In the U.S., the debt crisis has become discouraged. Confl ict, disaster weekend. These new believers will provide. revealed intense disagreements and misfortune follow us daily, even not be spared the brokenness of He sacrifi ces his own desires and between our elected offi cials as though we live in a world that has done our world, but their eternal hope comforts to help others through various plans were debated in the its best to minimize the impact and is now secured. They also immedi- diffi cult and trying times. His ser- midst of name-calling and po- effects of these problems. ately become God’s ambassadors to vice has given hope to thousands of litical gamesmanship. Closer to In addition to these regional and a world that desperately needs the people through more than 40 years home, the Minnesota government even global tragedies, nearly every hope they now possess. Not only of commitment. shutdown for several weeks, as the person knows of someone—if not the spiritual hope but also the hope There are so many other stories— Republican-controlled legislature him or herself personally—who they can deliver with their hands narratives being written every day—dis- and Democrat governor disagreed is struggling through cancer, the and feet. playing the hope being introduced in over the best way to close the state’s death of a loved one or the seeming Some time ago, I listened to a Editor’s Note: Scott Noble our communities. I am privileged to huge budget gap. hopelessness of job loss, betrayal or story of a woman who was mired in hear many of them in my position and Several thousand miles away—in loneliness. human traffi cking. Her days were am daily encouraged by how many of a place where many Minnesotans It’s easy to get lost in the seeming not her own. She marched to the the bonds of modern-day slavery. them there are—even if they are rarely have close ties—Norway suffered hopelessness of a broken world, a beat of someone who controlled She, too, is still a resident of this publicized. through its worst domestic terror- world that at times seems to be driv- her steps, not possessing any kind fallen world and must live with the Our world is full of pain and of- ism act since World War II. Dozens ing out of control toward destruc- of freedom or the ability to make memories, which often wake her at ten seems hopeless. Yet as Christ were killed in two attacks, many of tion. Violence, death, starvation, her own decisions. night, of her past. Nevertheless, she urged us: we must never lose hope, them teenagers and young adults. anger, confl ict … these are inher- She is now free—both physically is now “owned” by the Savior of the for the One who created the uni- In East Africa, an area not im- ent conditions in our less-than-per- and spiritually. Her freedom was universe, her steps ordered by His verse and designed each of us in- mune to disaster, millions of peo- fect world. paved by a local organization that grace and mercy. dividually is still working to impact ple are in need of immediate food Even though it’s diffi cult to see does the messy and oftentimes un- Finally, as you can read in this and transform lives. assistance. Some estimates say 30 sometimes, there is much hope we seen work of helping women break issue, Alan Law has spent most Let’s join Him! The community speaks Sometimes I fear that the mes- If we are to be true to our calling mirror the apostles’ reaction. Paul is our witness.” sage the world is hearing from the as Christ followers, we cannot be said they had suffered and been It is very possible to have the Church is like a group of people afraid to speak of the Christ we insulted but “with the help of our right message but the wrong moti- trying to name a new business. In- claim to follow. There is nothing God we dared to tell you His gos- vation. There were some in biblical stead of hearing the Church speak- that will keep you from being an ef- pel in spite of strong opposition” (1 times, and we have plenty of them ing with one voice on issues of faith, fective witness more than living in Thessalonians 2:2). in our culture today, that spoke of the world is hearing many voices— fear instead of living in faith. The second assertion we need to Christ for their own personal ben- sometimes contradictory—and al- Paul addresses the concern of make is this: We are driven by the efi t and not to spread the kingdom most always confusing. fear. First, we are not afraid … of Gospel. To be “driven” means to message. In the name of political correct- failure (1 Thessalonians 2:1). Why have an overarching purpose that Our purpose is to please God. ness, fear of offending others and are we not afraid of failure when we directs our lives. As followers of Those people who try to please ev- compromise, we have either dilut- tell others about Christ? Because Christ, we are driven in the most eryone around them will soon dis- ed the Gospel of its power, misrep- Terrance J. Rollerson anytime we share the Good News of positive way possible: we are driven cover that it is an impossible task. resented what the Gospel really is Jesus, we are successful. by the Good News of Jesus Christ When we try to tailor our message or have not been willing to have the Second, we are not afraid … of and the sharing of that Good News of the Gospel in order to please ev- boldness to speak of the Gospel at ing the biblical message in any way, opposition. The early disciples with the world around us. erybody, we might please some, but all; and while we are busy attempt- shape or form. knew what it was to be opposed. To say we are driven by the Gos- we defi nitely won’t have a message ing to please the world around us, This is a serious issue that de- Paul mentions the suffering and in- pel implies three things: Our mes- that pleases God. we are losing those who are seeking serves our full attention. There sults they had received in Philippi. sage is true. Paul assures us, “The First Thessalonians 2:4 says, “We truth to the infl uences of darkness. are three particular assertions that Our opposition sometimes comes appeal we make does not spring are not trying to please men but Lest you misunderstand what I we should be able to make both as from those who claim a Christian from error” (2 Thessalonians 2:3). God, who tests our hearts.” am saying here, let me emphasize individuals and corporately as the label but are uncomfortable with Our motives are pure. First Thes- The last assertion we need to that it is biblical to present the Gos- Church of Jesus Christ. our evangelical claim that Jesus is salonians 2:5 says, “You know we make is this: We are accountable to pel in a culturally relevant fashion The fi rst assertion that we can the only way to salvation. Our reac- never used fl attery, nor did we put but that does not entail compromis- make is this: We are not afraid. tion to the world’s opposition must on a mask to cover up greed—God See ROLLERSON, page 9
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Don’t confuse issues in marriage how broke my heart of stone. The eral and certainly not its defi nition! with some of the groups advocating could pick the correct date but not amendment debate change was slow but dramatic. Psick also gives a good traditional for strong families and even those know it is correct until it is proved In his editorial “Looking the other Since I left that lifestyle at age 32, defi nition of marriage as “a spiritual advertising in this paper that offer to be correct by the event happen- way: How heterosexuals destroyed I got married 12 years ago to the bonding of a man and a woman into counseling for married couples. ing. Talking about the rapture, it is marriage” (July 2011), Zach Psick most beautiful woman in the world! ‘one fl esh’ through a covenant between You can even count me in. But not likely to not be just a random day chastised us all in our debate over the We now have three school-aged Christ and the Church.” But he then right now, for my schedule is busy in but one associated with some oth- redefi nition of marriage. His points children, and I am a lot happier argues that it is somehow better to allow this movement to get the vote out er biblical event. Perhaps a Jewish have their validity to be sure. He has a now than I ever was. a change in that defi nition than to have for a marriage amendment. feast, Ascension day or Pentecost. good argument, though it’s about 40 Please understand that because a man and woman divorce. Kevin Petersen Philip Wagner years late to the debate. Many of our of this I’m glad I didn’t succeed Those of us in the ’80s who want- Brooklyn Center Via email parents did make these arguments in changing the defi nition of wed- ed homosexuality endorsed in the against the First Lady of California, lock after all … if you know what I churches fi nally got our way with Prophecy and end times Compromising values is immoral Nancy Reagan, when she fought for mean. And I certainly don’t want it some churches. We also wanted to In regard to a previous letter What happened to our Republi- “no-fault” divorce laws in that state. changed now! change the defi nition of marriage to the editor (Kent Syverson, July can representatives who are com- But now is not the time to muddy the Psick mentions “the consequence in Minnesota. We couldn’t argue 2011) again we hear the old anti- promising our moral boundaries waters in our new debate over the very of defending marriage from homo- Scripture very well and certainly prophecy response quoting Mark for the sake of a deal that stands defi nition of marriage. sexuality rather than defending not tradition, so we wanted Chris- 13:32. In this time of such turmoil against what we are standing for? I’m interested in seeing Minne- marriage in general is that we now tians to be sidetracked with issues and amazing events, the subject of Hey, you guys remember the sota’s 2012 marriage amendment fi nd ourselves in a society where we gave them to argue about: “Civil prophecy, including speculating on three men thrown in the lion’s den passed. I’d like to start yesterday marriage means very little.” Con- Rights,” “Fairness” and “Well, you when Jesus might return should be because they would not compro- getting the word out to my fellow sequence? Just what are the conse- straights don’t respect marriage ei- priority in churches now. mise? How about those who had Minnesotans about the importance quences for us if we defend the very ther!” Please do not fall for these In that verse, the part that says high values being fed to the lions of passing this thing. You see, I was defi nition of marriage from those traps. Don’t start wasting your time “nor the Son” is not in all Bible or the ones burned at the stakes be- a member of the “gay” community who want to change it? The only arguing these issues instead of the versions. Regardless, to say Jesus cause they would not compromise? in the 1980s and early ’90s and consequences I can see are from real issue facing us in the next 15 doesn’t know when Jesus is return- Have you considered that some- marched in more than one Pride not defending marriage, and they months: defending the institution ing is ridiculous. Obviously Jesus day every knee shall bow or have parade in Minneapolis. I was one are not few. of marriage from those who want to was talking about then. When He you forgotten who is really in con- of those gay activists who was push- But we must not confuse our is- change its defi nition. was talking to His disciples He trol of all this? Did He compromise ing an agenda which included “gay sues. A man cheating on his wife If you want to start a campaign didn’t know—but now that He is His morals or values for a deal? marriage.” and then divorcing her has defi led on ways to strengthen marriage in a with the Father in heaven He does. Dee Fero Well, the grace of God some- his marriage—not marriage in gen- hostile pop culture, then join forces It is also possible any individual Tonka Bay www.christianexaminer.com August 2011 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 7
Where are the young people? As a lifelong evangelical and PCUSA has been declining numeri- the King James version so-to-speak, career in the present order but pastor in the mainline church for cally since 1965, but are we aware and they tune out. are desperately searching for a almost 20 years, I have become that hardly any denomination grew With that background in mind, calling that inspires. especially attuned to the dwin- as consistently as the Presbyterian here are some of my observations 2. Our young people hunger for dling of young people in the local Church from colonial days right up as a local church pastor. Our young healthy relationships to mean- church. The typical American to the 1960s? people don’t buy the meta-narra- ingfully and deeply relate to congregation simply makes little As a strongly rational church tives of: another human being (half sense to the post-Boomer genera- (Calvin was a Renaissance man and 1. Uncritical patriotism and grew up in divorced or single tion. Those between the ages of a lawyer, after all) that rode the American exceptionalism (my parent homes and others in 20 and 40 see the church today as wave of modernity and the frontier country, right or wrong). dysfunctional households). complicit in and co-opted by the ethos, which includes within its 2. Unexamined white suprema- 3. Our young people are seek- ways of the world, not the way of framework American ideas of de- cy, both the racist nativism of ing Christian community that Jesus of Nazareth. They have little Jin Kim mocracy, pragmatism, progressiv- some on the Right and the pa- functions like a diverse yet interest in perpetuating the insti- ism and individualism, no religious ternalism toward minorities of intimate family as they are tutionalism of the Constantinian disposition matched this modern some on the Left. plagued with loneliness, isola- arrangement. shrined as holy writ (or the Latin spirit more than Calvinist Presby- 3. Unfettered consumerism at tion and alienation. Church of All Nations, the Vulgate throughout the medieval terianism. But since the 1960s, the the expense of global fairness 4. Our young people are looking church that I have the great privi- age), the Bible requires transla- U.S. has become a postmodern and environmental sustainabil- for stability in a highly mobile lege of serving, was founded with tion in every time and in every nation in which the rational is only ity, and endless consumption world, and concreteness in an a demographic of 25-35 year olds place, and the church is the living one of many competing paradigms as a personal coping mecha- increasingly virtual and social- in 2004, mostly from the Korean community of believers that does for interpreting God, ourselves and nism. ly networked existence. American background. That we the basic work of translation, that the world around us. 4. Rugged individualism and 5. Our young people desire au- now have every generation rep- the world might believe. Church of All Nations is the con- the subtext of the American thentic faith. They are prone resented in sizable numbers, and One reason that most denomi- vergence of the postmodern and Dream, which is essentially to agnosticism or even raw from more than 25 nations and nations are experiencing massive the non-modern hermeneutic in “the accumulation of enough atheism as they see little evi- cultures, is something that we truly decline or stalling in growth is that order to live out the timeless faith competence and wealth so as dence of a God that makes a believe only God could have or- they have lost the younger genera- in Jesus Christ under the time- not to be in need of another difference in the religious in- chestrated. tions. We no longer seem able to less authority of the Bible, that we human person for one’s well stitutions of the day, namely We have gleaned some insights communicate the gospel message might interpret the times we live in being.” the local church. along the way about the future of in a winsome and compelling way and participate in the wild and un- 5. Christian denominational sec- I wonder if those of us who serve in the church in a post-modern con- in this globalized, multicultural predictable movement of the Holy tarianism, parochialism and pastoral and denominational leader- text. and multi-epistemological age. Spirit in our midst. triumphalism in the face of ship are ourselves the chief obstacles Fundamentally, we need to The basic problem is that we re- I am not saying that any particu- daily encounters with religious to genuine renewal, as our careers ask some hard questions not main a Eurocentric, white, middle lar framework is superior to others. pluralism. are built on the old order. merely about the content of our class church wedded to a way of do- I am making a case against epis- Therefore, the local church What other voices must we seek faith—after all, Jesus is the same ing faith that is deeply dependent temological parochialism; or put could drive genuine spiritual re- to include and engage in order to yesterday, today and forever—but on Enlightenment Rationalism, another way, the insistence that we newal if it responds evangelically to fearlessly follow the Holy Spirit into about the way we are communi- whether they are liberal or conser- mainline Christians be locked into these emerging needs: a changing world? cating our ancient faith in the vative churches. To take the Pres- speaking only the language of mo- 1. Our young people are search- contemporary world. Unlike byterian Church as an example, dernity. When mainliners speak to- ing for their vocation. They are Jin S. Kim is pastor of Church of the Quran in which Arabic is en- it is common knowledge that the day, the world hears English, but in educated enough for a job or All Nations in Columbia Heights. End-of-life-care decisions: Have you made yours clear? Have you asked your parents and health care leaders. Because confl ict erupts. And that’s why the its—and our family members’— what their end-of-life-care choices of advances in medical technology president of the Medical Society when life’s waning moments come. and values are? Or have you told that can prolong our physiological was visiting with me. They felt there We cannot foretell the circum- your spouse, children or some oth- life longer than we’ve ever been had to be a better way to help fami- stances at the end of our life, but er entrusted friend how you want to able to before, he said that doctors lies be prepared when they encoun- we owe it to those who will survive approach life care issues if you be- are increasingly encountering fam- ter life-care decisions at the end us to express our values and wishes; come debilitated or terminally ill? ily members having to make moral of life—and could church leaders to discuss the kind of measures we This isn’t the normal conversation and emotionally diffi cult decisions help lead that discussion? want taken to continue life; to be for summer family picnics or Sunday regarding treatment of a loved one There are biblical examples that sure that family members know who dinner with one’s family, but it’s a con- who is incapacitated or terminally help us approach this issue. In you have selected to make choices versation that all of us need to have; ill. Genesis, Joseph gathered his sons for you; and despite the uncertainty and for Christians, we have a certain Often these doctors are caring together, acknowledged that he and painfulness of dying, to testify confi dence when we discuss questions for patients who are terminally ill, would soon die, gave instructions Carl Nelson to our hope in Jesus Christ that ex- about the end of life. sometimes in great pain and of- to care for his remains and tied up tends beyond this physical life. Earlier this year, the Minnesota ten unable to communicate—and his affairs by blessing his sons. The Greater Minnesota Associa- Association of Evangelicals hosted someone in the family given the King David, on the other hand, with modern medical technology, tion of Evangelicals recently part- a leadership forum to discuss these burden of trying to decide what was confi ned to bed at the end of the natural threshold between life nered with Twin Cities Public Tele- issues. Because the audience and mom or dad, or their husband or his life but had not yet named his and death many times becomes vision (TPT, Channel 2) to fi lm this participants were Christians, it was wife, would want to do. Too many successor, and there was confusion blurred. Those who survive us and forum and video is available online aptly named “Preparing to End Life times, the patient hasn’t made his in the royal court. have to make decisions about our by going to www.mnevangelicals. Well: An Evangelical Discussion of or her wishes or values clear to fam- Finally, Bathsheba, David’s wife, medical care deserve to know our org. TPT will broadcast similar End-of-Life-Care Issues.” More than ily members, and too many times Nathan the prophet, and Solomon, wishes and values in order to put discussions about end-of-life deci- 80 pastors and lay leaders attended. children and other family members David’s son broached the subject their minds more at ease. sions, which they have titled “Hon- Interestingly, the impetus for this disagree about what course of care with King David, and he realized As Christians, we believe that oring Choices” in fall 2012. forum came from a conversation I to provide. his need to give instructions and death doesn’t so much mark the had nearly a year earlier with the When there is disagreement and make provisions for what would end of this life but rather marks the Carl Nelson is president and CEO president of the Minnesota Medical a loved one’s life is hanging in the happen after he died. beginning of eternal life. This is a of the Greater Minnesota Associa- Society, which represents physicians balance, emotions boil over and The point is, we will all die. But great hope that can buoy our spir- tion of Evangelicals.
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While descriptions are never a missional people; we are no lon- with evangelicalism in how it was Since the secular political system Part one in a three-part series exhaustive, this new movement ger bringing the Gospel—the Good seeking to engage culture after the was where the battle was taking was basically defi ned by several News, the mission of what God sent 1920s and 1930s modernist-funda- place that was where evangelicals TWIN CITIES — While the theological beliefs and by its new His Son here and the Holy Spirit to mentalist controversy,” he said. “It needed to wage against it. term “evangelical” or the broader approach to culture and the non- accomplish. In essence, we quit be- was schizophrenic in very similar Regardless of whether or not the description, “evangelicalism,” has Christian world. Evangelicalism ing the church.” ways to … like the fi rst time they past 30 years of political and cul- been used for many years, it was would rally around the beliefs of There are many opinions as to withdrew [after the Scopes trial].” tural engagement are the main—or really only during the 1940s in a “decision” for Christ, the central why evangelicalism is struggling at The overarching issue for evan- even a signifi cant cause—of evan- the United States where the term aspect of Scripture in the life of a the moment. Some argue that it has gelicals was how to engage culture: gelicalism’s current struggles, these and movement began to gain believer, the hope of an eternal become too intertwined with the How do Christians interact with a are defi nitely perceived by many widespread use. After the mod- home for those who put their faith culture it once tried to either avoid culture that oftentimes is at odds to be a major reason for the move- ernist-fundamentalist controversy in Jesus and a desire to tell others or convert. Others argue that it has with its core beliefs and values? ment’s current malaise. reached its zenith with the Scopes about Him. become too exclusive and does not Retreat from it, grudgingly co-exist While the past cannot be trial in the mid 1920s, many con- handle well those with differing or with it, accommodate to it or try to changed, the present and future of servative Christians—stung by their Social issues challenging views. convert it? evangelicalism is now being shaped defeat—began to retreat from cul- From a social standpoint, evan- Fitch continued: “The second in the nation’s universities and sem- ture, beginning a long yet effective gelicalism came to be known for Political activities response was, ‘No, culture is not inaries. effort to build and sustain a subcul- its efforts at infl uencing broad so- One of the more widespread argu- bad. Culture is good, and we must The questions these twenty some- ture. cial and political issues, specifi cally ments is that evangelicalism became take it over for Christ and that’s things are asking are not that dis- This subculture included schools, manifested in lobbying on issues too committed and too corrupted by what our mandate is,’” he said. “In similar to the ones asked by previ- radio stations, magazines, universi- such as abortion, keeping pro-fami- its political activities. While evangeli- either case, we lost the reality that ous generations of evangelicals, but ties, newspapers and a host of other ly beliefs in schools, fi ghting evolu- calism emerged as a defi ned move- the church itself in Jesus Christ is they include a signifi cant nuance. cultural institutions that mimicked tion and a host of other issues. ment in the 1940s, it wasn’t until the a culture-creating social world that “I have only been teaching in an the American mainstream. For the While evangelicalism grew as mid- to late-1970s that evangelicals engages the world incarnation- evangelical seminary for six years,” rest of the 1920s, 1930s and early a movement and its infl uence in- began to become more involved in ally, humbly, non-violently, vulner- Armstrong said. “Even in those six 1940s, this subculture and this new creased during much of the last the political process. The election ably. Realizing that there are some years, in particular my younger students way of approaching American cul- century, the turn of the new millen- of Jimmy Carter was the fi rst notable things good in culture that can be are questioning an exclusive identifi ca- ture satisfi ed the majority of con- nium ushered with it a new concern impact of evangelicals on the national recaptured and/or God is already tion of the Gospel with a message of servative Christians. about the movement’s health and political scene, followed closely by working in, but there are some spiritual salvation and saying, ‘What Yet something began to stir in future. the election of Ronald Reagan, the things that must be rejected …” about the social dimension? What the late 1930s and early 1940s B. R. Lindner Professor of Evan- emergence of the Moral Majority, about our responsibility to the poor that would eventually grow into gelical Theology at Northern Semi- the Christian Coalition and several Logical response and other social issues?’ There is a the modern-day evangelical move- nary in Illinois and the author of national candidates who either de- Chris Armstrong, associate pro- defi nite turn … a willingness now to ment. This new movement was not “The End of Evangelicalism?” Da- scribed themselves as evangelicals fessor of Church History at Bethel look at even [Walter] Rauschenbusch content with holding mainstream vid Fitch argues that the movement or who paid homage to the growing Seminary in St. Paul and managing and the Social Gospel writers and say, culture at arm’s length and meet- is at a crisis point. movement. editor of “Christian History & Biog- ‘Maybe there was some truth there that ing most or all of their cultural and “Evangelicalism has hit a turn- Fitch sees the emergence of raphy,” takes a bit of a different ap- we missed.’” social needs within this newly con- ing point already,” he said. “It’s not evangelicals in the political world proach, arguing that evangelicals’ So the question is still how evan- structed Christian subculture. growing. Not only is it not growing, as an example of the movement’s emergence into politics was a logi- gelicals should engage culture. So in an attempt to break out of it’s shrinking. And where it’s not sometimes schizophrenic activities. cal response for a segment of the “Everywhere I go, the church this pattern and engage culture on shrinking—let’s say in Dallas, Tex- “The Christian nation kind of population that was witnessing its seems to be divided between the fi f- a much different level, evangelical- as—it is getting defensive and is re- Jerry Falwell, Moral Majority devel- values being attacked and disputed. ty somethings—Boomers who want ism—in its modern American con- trenching and is trying to hold the opment of the late 1970s was anoth- “The more immediate reason to preserve the institution of the why we engaged in politics,” he ar- evangelical church and keep it go- gued, “is the kind of new liberty and ing, so let’s try mega-church attrac- social experimentation and secular- tional practices—and then there’s David J. 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That’s the foundational question renewed sense of living a lifestyle of “I think church-wide, across gen- Matt Brown and other organizers of evangelism—and what can happen erations, there is something taking the upcoming Ignite: Student Evan- when you do. place in the Twin Cities,” Brown gelism Conference posed when Darrell Vesterfelt, Ignite confer- said. “From my perspective, church- they began planning for this annu- ence director, is excited about the es are seeing incredible response to al two-day conference one year ago. impact the conference may have on the Gospel—incredible growth—so Brown, a North Central Universi- the Twin Cities. many different churches and there ty graduate and co-founder—along “What does it look like when you defi nitely is a young feel to it. There with his wife, Michelle—of the gather hopefully 1,000 to 2,000 young are a lot of young adults, a lot of stu- evangelistic ministry Think Eterni- adults and give them sound biblical dents that are catching a heart for ty, believes programs and methods training on what it means to live life- God’s purpose for their lives. On a Former NFL player DC Curry will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Ignite: aren’t always the best ways to teach styles of evangelism?” he asked. “I think mass scale, across denominations, Student Evangelism Conference. people about evangelism. an entire generation in a city can be across the Twin Cities.” “Sometimes as church leaders shifted from an event like this.” As students and young adults dents take this with them for the we can be doing our work, and we Many are already speculating move on from their schools and rest of their lives,” he said. “And don’t always know what’s going on that God is doing something new in universities, Brown hopes what they 30 years from now, someone comes For more information about around us and how God’s working,” the Twin Cities with younger gen- learn at Ignite will go with them— the Ignite: Student Evangelism to Christ because of the stuff they Conference, including registration he said. “Methods and programs erations. On May 5, the National making sure it’s not just something learned here, and they have the information and a list of speakers aren’t necessarily the best way, but Day of Prayer, thousands gathered they learned as a young person. boldness and the wisdom on how to and performers, visit www. it’s pouring into people. That’s our in person at the University of Min- “Ultimately, our goal is that stu- handle situations like that …” ignitetwincities.com. goal. Let’s pour into actual peo- ple—students—[and] train them, encourage them, inspire them and [see] what can happen through the rest of their lives.” Conference organizers are hop- ing to gather 1,000 to 2,000 stu- dents—from middle school to col- We need your help… lege—and young adults Sept. 9-10 and help them catch God’s heart for people without Christ. Speak- …to serve the ers, including former NFL player poor, vulnerable, DC Curry, will tag-team teach us- ing the student version of the Billy disadvantaged youth, and their families. 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Rollerson is Minnesota State Tax Exempt Number ES 36361 pastor of The Compass Covenant Federal Tax ID 501(c)3 Nonprofi t Status 41-1836443 s #ALL US -R ,AW CAN BE REACHED AT (612) 423-9923 Church in St. Paul. 10 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com New Crossroads Chapel location will expand ministry at State Fair Christian Examiner staff report As the Chapel prepares for its Classes. fi rst year in its new location, it will The bookstore, which is a main- SAINT PAUL — As Minnesota’s be celebrating God’s provision of a stay at the Chapel, will be larger unusual and unpredictable sum- new building by having a Dedica- than in the past, offering more mer draws to a close, thoughts drift tion Open House on Saturday, Aug. reading material, CDs and gifts. from camping, fi shing and trips to 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visi- New this year will be two days the cabin to back-to-school sales, tors are encouraged to stop by and of hymn sings, which will occur preparation for harvest season and see the new building. Cake and re- on both of the Senior Days (Aug. a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. freshments will be served, and the 29 and Sept. 1) and will be led by The 12 days of the Fair this year will free event is open to the public; Jim and Vera Konold. As always, take place Aug. 25 through Labor parking is free on the fairgrounds. there will be performers through- Day, Sept. 5. The Chapel’s new location near out each day of the Fair who have For nearly 60 years, the Cross- the Kidway will allow it more op- volunteered to share their musical roads Chapel has greeted weary portunities for children to make talents. fair-goers with physical and spiritual beaded cross necklaces while hav- So as thoughts of endless sum- respite—offering needed shade on ing the story of Christ shared by mer days begin to drift away, many a hot day, insightful teaching and volunteers. Bibles will be available Groups like Heartsong will sing worship and praise music during the 12 days of people hope to stem the tide of meaningful music. This year will be for those who need one. A prayer the Fair. fall—at least for a little bit—by visit- no different, although the Chapel’s ministry team will also have a booth ing Minnesota’s great get-together. location has changed. Chapel offi - set up at the Chapel. represented include Bachmann & Midwest Challenge, Military Care cials have been working during the During the 12 days of the Fair, the Associates, Cody James Ministries, Ministry, Minnesota Family Coun- Fair’s offseason to prepare its new Chapel will have two days dedicated to Elim Faith Community Nursing, cil, MN Teen Challenge, Operation For more information about home at 1362 Underwood, directly a Ministry Fair: Tuesday, Aug. 30 and Glorybound, ALPHA, International Christmas Child, Parenting With Crossroads Chapel, visit www. next to the Kidway and one block Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 9:00 a.m. Bible Givers, International Ministe- a Purpose, Prayer Ministry, Prayer crossroadsmn.org or call (651) 481- north of its old location. to 4:00 p.m. Some of the ministries rial Fellowship, Love Inc., Love Lines, Ventures and Released Time Bible 0480. 2011 CROSSROADS CHAPEL STATE FAIR SCHEDULE See MN State Fair website for Discount Days information - www.mnstatefair.org/tickets_discounts/admission.html Visit us at our new location: 1362 Underwood - one block north of old location!
Thur - 8/25 Thrifty Day Mon - 8/29 Seniors & Kids Day Thur - 9/1 Seniors Day 9:45-11:00 am Joe Loftus 11:30-1:00 pm Hymn Sing-Led by Jim & Vera Konold 11:30-1:00 pm Hymn Sing-Led by Jim & Vera Konold 5:00-6:30 pm Nikki Wallace 1:30-3:00 pm Hymn Sing-Led by Jim & Vera Konold 1:30-3:00 pm Hymn Sing-Led by Jim & Vera Konold 7:00-8:30 pm Carolann Rosenthal 7:00-8:30 pm Called - Joel Kurpius 5:00-6:30 pm The Courier Quartet - Gordon Gathright 9:00-10:15 pm This Side Up - Jean Peterson 7:00-8:30 pm This Side Up - Jean Peterson Tue - 8/30 Military Appreciation Day Fri - 8/26 9:00-4:00 pm Ministry Fair Day Fri - 9/2 11:30-12:45 pm 6:4 Devotion - Kathy Rosenow Participating Ministries: Midwest 11:30-12:45 pm Afrizo 1:15-2:30 pm Julie Cavallin Challenge, Glorybound Ministries, 5:00-6:30 pm Beggars Band - Pastor Marty Bownik 3:00-4:30 pm Wes Coyour & Family Cody James Ministry, Good News for 7:00-8:30 pm MN Teen Challenge/Prevention 5:00-6:30 pm JC Rock - Tom Pechacek Israel, Love Inc., Love Lines, Elim Faith 7:00-8:30 pm Whirlwind Ministries - Connie R Community, ALPHA, Bachmann & Sat - 9/3 Associates, MN Teen Challenge, Int’l. 9:45-11:00 am Love Power - Rick Larson Sat - 8/27 Bible Givers, Parenting with a Purpose, 11:30-12:45 pm Debbie Roth with Rest in Him Ministry 9:45-11:00 am Lisa Weyerhaeuser Team Possible, Prayer Ministry, Prayer 1:15-2:30 pm Rotators - David Boeltl 11:30-12:45 pm Crossed Paths - Char H. Ventures, Military Care Ministry, Int’l. 3:00-4:30 pm Wings of Spirit - Janis Mathias 1:15-2:30 pm His Voice - Donna Clark Ministerial Fellowship, MN Family 5:00-6:30 pm Rotators - David Boeltl 3:00-4:30 pm Brother of James - Rob Brock Council, Operation Christmas Child, and 7:00-8:30 pm Whirlwind Ministries - Lonnie Rogowski 5:00-6:30 pm Frontier - Julie Jacobs Released Time Bible Classes 7:00-8:30 pm John Garden 5:00-6:30 pm Cody James Sun - 9/4 9:00-10:15 pm Tom Hipps 7:00-8:30 pm Cody James Worship services: Speaker: Robert Permenter, Galilee Bapt. 7:30, 9:45 & 11:00 Worship team: Galilee Baptist Church Sun - 8/28 Wed - 8/31 Read and Ride Day 1:15-2:30 pm Galilee Mime Group Worship services: Speaker: Paul Ridgeway 9:00-4:00 pm Ministry Fair Day 3:00-4:30 pm Heartsong & 3Pete - Doug & Judy Peterson 7:30, 9:45 & 11:00 Worship Team (same as 8/30) 5:00-6:30 pm Discovery - Dennis W. 1:15-2:30 pm Always Found - Mary Zastrow 5:00-6:30 pm Cody James 7:00-9:00 pm Chris Heep - Good News for Israel 3:00-4:30 pm Ted Hajnasiewicz 7:00-8:30 pm Cody James 5:00-6:30 pm Rising Joy - Mike Pinotti Mon - 9/5 Kids Day 7:00-8:30 pm Rising Joy - Mike Pinotti 11:30-12:45 pm Debbie Roth with Rest in Him Ministry
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The Upper Room wellness center Visit our new location at 1362 Underwood Total wellness in a Christian environment Dr. Kevin Conners, Chiropractor, Chiropractic Neurology (one block north of old location) www.upperroomwellness.com Crossroads Ministries / Greater St Paul Area Evangelicals Call us today at 651.739.1248 s WWWCROSSROADSMNORG Visit www.UpperRoomWellness.com for more information www.christianexaminer.com August 2011 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11 MissionShift now at two locations Still teaching Christians how to build cross-cultural bridges By Scott Noble
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2010 Census revealed many demo- graphic changes occurring across the country and in Minnesota. The Twin Cities alone now has approxi- mately 750,000 immigrants. De- cades ago, immigrant populations settled mainly in the core cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul; today, im- migrants are moving to and living in second-ring and third-ring sub- urbs and even farther away from ur- ban areas, including smaller towns Students at MissionShift School of Urban Ministry learn to build and lead cross- like Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, cultural ministries. Worthington and Pequot Lakes, ac- cording to Roland Wells, executive classes, and CEUs are available for which describes people as they dis- director of MissionShift School of professionals. perse from their homelands. Urban Ministry. Since cross-cultural ministry is no “Today’s migration is the greatest While there are many changes longer situated exclusively in urban migration in human history,” Wells occurring in the state’s demograph- areas, the School of Urban Ministry said, “and as this diaspora comes to ics, one constant has remained: the recently added MissionShift to its every city and town on the globe, it majority of immigrants coming offi cial name, since its mission has presents a tremendous challenge to Minnesota have never been ex- shifted. and opportunity for the global posed to the Gospel, according to “Today, cross-cultural ministry Church.” Wells. in America is no longer just an This opportunity—to reach MissionShift School of Urban urban phenomenon; in fact, the those moving around the world Ministry, which is in its 17th year most successful cross-cultural with the Gospel—is what Mission- of operation, aims to teach “Chris- church planting today is in the Shift hopes will mobilize individuals tians to build and lead cross-cultur- second- and third-ring suburbs,” and churches to continue to fi nd al ministries.” Wells said. “That’s where immi- new ways and appropriate meth- The school offers classes during grant people live after they have ods of leading cross-cultural minis- two semesters each year and has settled down, become somewhat tries—ultimately resulting in lead- recently added a second location. acculturated and ready to make ing people to Christ. The original site is at St Paul’s Lu- relationships.” MissionShift classes cost $150 per theran Church on Portland Avenue Of the globe’s more than six bil- semester, and school offi cials say in Minneapolis; the newer site is lion people, Wells believes some scholarships are available. The fall at Lutheran Church of the Master two billion of them are “in mo- semester begins Sept. 26. on 69th Avenue North in Brook- tion,” meaning they are relocating lyn Center. Classes meet Monday within their own countries or to for- nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. eign nations. The challenge for the For more information on Mission- at both locations and are joined Church amidst this new global mo- Shift School of Urban Ministry, visit by two-way Internet video. Several bility, according to Wells, is what’s www.schoolofurbanministry.org or call (612) 874-0133. local colleges offer credit for the being called “diaspora ministry,”
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© 2011 Bethany Christian Services 8946 12 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com Local radio station brings hope to northern suburbs By Carl Borg our power,” said Jon Engen, station station manager and co-host of the and teaching shows to the northern from contemporary Christian perform- manager of WLKX, formerly Spirit “Knapper and the Pastor” morning suburbs. The new name—HOPE ers of 15 to 20 years ago, such as Amy ANOKA — “We as a station and 95.9, now known as HOPE 95.9 FM. show. He then moved to BOB 106.1 95.9—refl ects the addition of music Grant, Michael W. Smith, 4 Him, Lenny the message of hope are accessible Engen’s name and voice should FM and Spirit 95.9 FM. to their programming. LeBlanc, the Maranatha Singers and to everyone. Christian stations can be be familiar to local Christian radio Spirit 95.9, a Christian talk station Lakes Broadcasting Company, Inc., more, as well as some teaching shows, rather aloof except when contact is to enthusiasts. He spent 18 years with operated by Milestone Radio for Lakes and Milestone Radio are owned by such as “Haven Today,” “In Touch” and their advantage. We want to serve our Northwestern College Radio, includ- Broadcasting Company, Inc., in Forest Dan Peters, perhaps best known with “Love Worth Finding.” community with everything within ing eight years at KTIS, where he was Lake, broadcasts Christian preaching his brother, Steve, for their campaign Engen added: “I would love to in- against the anti-Christian content troduce local artists as well. The Twin of rock music. Through them and Cities is fi lled with amazing talent but to Starcom LLC, Dan also co-owns or get air play can be next to impossible.” Sharing Hope in Crisis seminar coming manages several other radio stations A typical HOPE 95.9 weekday be- By Scott Noble to tornadoes and various other these specifi c situations as well. surrounding the Twin Cities area, in- gins with music from midnight until natural disasters, those around the “All of us have people in our lives cluding KLCI (BOB 106.1 FM) in Elk 5:00 a.m., when the station airs James BLOOMINGTON — Locally based globe have witnessed a seemingly who are in a signifi cant amount River and KBGY (La Mera Buena McDonald and Greg Laurie. Engen Disaster Response Communications, increased number of tragedies re- of pain from life circumstance or 107.5 FM) in Faribault. hosts the 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. drive Inc. (DRC) and the Billy Graham cently. The devastation observed choices, but we don’t always know In 2008, Milestone Radio acquired time show, with “more music than talk.” Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA) mostly in the media centers around what to do for them and even with their “Radio Ranch” west of Anoka. Teaching begins at 9:00 a.m., fol- Rapid Response Team (RRT) have structural damage—buildings be- them,” Beresford said. “The semi- This relatively new building previously lowed by an hour for interviews and partnered together to hold the Shar- ing destroyed, sanitation services nar teaches what a person typically housed a construction company and special events in the north metro. The ing Hope in Crisis seminar Sept. 23 being interrupted and loss of access goes through—emotionally, spiritu- Engen claims “seemed to be con- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. slot is fi lled by and 24. The one-day training event to basic necessities. ally, behaviorally and physically— structed with radio in mind.” national preachers, followed by more will be held at Bethany Church on the Beresford believes, however, the and how to come along[side] them After some remodeling, WLKX, music and “The Joy Ride” afternoon campus of Bethany College of Missions help they—and others—can pro- in an appropriate way depending along with KLCI, KBGY, WQPM and drive show, hosted by Tom Payne. More in Bloomington. vide oftentimes goes well beyond on where they are at. God created Radio Asia, moved in during the sum- national and local teaching shows begin In addition, each evening E-412 these practical provisions. all of our systems and they work to- mer of 2009. The station’s transmitter at 7:00 p.m. Ministries, which is based on Ephe- “It’s amazing how much of gether in tandem, but we have to is still outside Forest Lake, however. The WLKX call letters have been sians 4:12, will teach families how to the help that people get is about have a basic understanding of those Last fall, Spirit 95.9’s audience was associated with the frequency of be prepared for emergencies. support[ing] them with sanitation, in order to minister effectively and very small, and Milestone Radio was 95.9 megahertz for several decades. Michael Beresford, managing housing, the systems that support appropriately. We will explore what generously donating studios and utili- In the past, the station has pro- director for RRT and Specialized life; but rarely does the help [ask] to say and not to say, as well as ties to keep them on the air. grammed adult contemporary and Ministries for BGEA believes any the simple question, ‘How are you spend some time dealing with the Engen began to pray about what God country music formats. Their signal Christ-follower would benefi t from holding up?,’” he said “We, the appropriate delivery of the Gospel might do with WLKX. reaches more than one million peo- the training. Rapid Response Team, as well as when people are dealing with loss.” “We [the management team] started ple as far north as Hinckley, west to “Many think that they have to be Christ-followers in general, should Organizers hope participants will a dialogue about what we could do Big Lake, east to Glenwood City, a part of a disaster response group also be about the person them- travel from around the fi ve-state with WLKX to make it a station that Wisc., and south into the downtown to come, but my experience is that selves. We do emotional and spiri- area to receive the training. has a greater appeal to the Christian areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. this training is for anyone who wants tual care with the hope that Jesus community and be more accessible to to strengthen their people skills, is seen and experienced. He is the the north metro as a whole,” he said. especially to those who are going true source of hope in our tragic For more information on the “I was reading my Bible one day and Find the station on Facebook at through a tough time,” he said. “It’s situations.” Sharing Hope in Crisis seminar, was overwhelmed by the message of HOPE 95.9 FM. The station’s web- great training for small group lead- Crises can take many shapes and visit www.drcomm.org. For more hope that is found at almost every turn site, www.hope959.com, is currently ers, ministry leaders, high school forms. Regional natural disasters information about the Billy Graham … We made the choice to change the under construction. Locally-based and college leaders; but it’s great receive the most media attention, Rapid Response Team, visit www. name from Spirit to HOPE and let that artists who want to submit Gospel billygraham.org/rrt. For more for everyone who wants to be an ef- but people struggle each day with be the one word mission statement of music or Christian contemporary mu- information on E-412 Ministries, visit the station.” sic can email Engen at hope959fm@ fective Christ-follower.” a variety of personal tragedies. The www.e412ministries.org. gmail.com. From earthquakes to tsunamis seminar helps train people for HOPE 95.9 now broadcasts music
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N.T. GREEK & O.T. HEBREW Twin Cities Biblical Languages Paideia 27th Year (2011-2012) (Instruction / Training) Come and learn with us at a low cost, mostly for books th Sundays beginning Sept. 11 Instructor Berean Baptist Church of Burnsville — Conf. Rm A Rev. Charles J. Gustafson, B.A., B.D., M.A. 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Beginning Hebrew Chuck has taught New Testament Greek for the past 26 years at Berean 9:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beginning Greek Church in Burnsville, and more recently at other Twin City churches. He also taught N.T. Greek at Northwestern College. His M.A. is in Ancient 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Advanced Hebrew History from the University of Minnesota and his B.D. from Bethel Benefi ts of Greek Study 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Beginning Greek Seminary. His B.A. is in History from the University of Washington. 1. Knowledge of the Greek 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Advanced Greek manuscripts on which Associate/Assistant Instructors the New Testament is Berean Baptist Church of Burnsville — Conf. Rm 108 based and the methods Michael Smith St. James Greg Franz 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Beginning III-Intermediate Greek: Readings 9 years Greek; B.S. Adult 6 years Greek, of scholars who work from John Education from University Computer Tech with them. 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Beginning Greek I (Active learning of Dayton, Ohio 2. Insight on how the Bible came through the methods: audio, songs, storytelling, centuries to us today. & more) ~ [email protected] Louis Sorenson Chawna Schroeder 3. To make sense of the B.A. Pillsbury College, Author; 9 years Greek, apparatus of the Greek Brookdale Covenant of North Minneapolis — Rm TBA major in Bible, minor in 6 years Hebrew New Testament and the 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate Hebrew (612–396–9986) Education; B.A. U of M, competing texts. 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Beginning Greek majors in Greek, Linguistics, 4. Enhanced Bible study. and Near Eastern Studies 5. Increased knowledge David Reynold's Home David Reynolds Dawn Sweiven of the New Testament 7:00 p.m. Beginning Greek B.A. New Testament 15 years Greek; B.A. world. Studies, minor in N.T. Linguistics at U of M; Greek, Post B.A. classes one year in Greece ~ NOTE: as these courses are Mondays beginning Sept. 12th at Macalaster College, YWAM considered Sunday School Brookdale Covenant of North Minneapolis — Rm TBA St. Paul classes, only a nominal fee is paid by the participants. 7:00 p.m. Intermediate Greek Chris Bunnell Jim Simon They pay only for the books Years of experience in N.T. Phoenix, Arizona Greek and O.T. Hebrew, 8 years Greek, 8 years teaching. and helps which they keep th Master Certifi cate of B.A. in Anthropology, minor in for themselves. Also, $25 Wednesdays beginning Sept. 14 Wooddale Church of Eden Prairie — Rm TBA Christian Studies at Linguistics, also M.A. in Business is suggested for xeroxing Masters level costs and $1 per session is 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Beginning Greek suggested this year, mainly 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Intermediate Greek to cover instructor travel For a brochure, contact Rev. Chuck Gustafson at costs. *The above schedule may be expanded or adjusted. 952.236-9578 or email [email protected] www.letsreadgreek.com/msbl 14 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com
“Inspired by my faith and after raised fi ve biological children and “She is an easy person to love. I have BACHMANN… earning both a Master’s degree and also took in nearly two dozen foster the privilege to be very involved Continued from page 6 a PhD, I came to see that I could children. Many years ago, the Bach- with our children and to help cre- make a positive difference in peo- manns observed a couple from their ate an environment at home that has a titanium spine,” Marcus said. ple’s lives,” he said. “I fi rmly believe church serving as foster parents, and supports the important work Mi- “She has never sought to play the that my faith is an asset in therapy, their example helped to stir Marcus chele is doing, both in Congress usual political games, to be part of enabling me to offer my clients di- and Michele to open their hearts and and out on the campaign trail.” ‘business as usual’ in either St. Paul rection, correction and hope.” home to foster children. Through the upheaval of a po- or Washington, D.C. True leaders The clinic will celebrate its eighth “Both Michele and I have broken litical career and presidential cam- do not weigh decisions based on anniversary this year, and Marcus hearts for at-risk kids,” Marcus said. paign, the couple has been able whether they will be criticized or believes it has had a positive impact “As a family, we opened our hearts to maintain prayer and devotional face hardship. Michele is the real on thousands of lives. and our home to more children. time. They lean on several bibli- deal. For the entirety of our mar- Even with the hectic schedule of As the psalms tell us, God can use cal passages for support, includ- riage, we have held fi rm to the be- a presidential campaign, Marcus families to help those who need ing 2 Corinthians 1:5, which says, lief that the truth shall prevail. We has been able to continue work help and support. The foster care “For just as the sufferings of Christ are called to be courageous, strong with the clinic and also spend time experience has been a wonderful are ours in abundance, so also fi ghters who stay the course. And so together as a family. blessing for us; we are grateful to our comfort is abundant through that’s what we will do.” “I am energized by serving peo- God for this opportunity to share Christ” and Philippians 2:3, “Do For Marcus, much of the media ple, and I try to be a good steward our love and our values with so nothing from selfi shness or empty attention has come as a result of Bachmann & Associates Christian of the time God has given me,” he many children.” conceit, but with humility of mind his work at Bachmann & Associates Counseling, an agency run by Marcus said. “So I counsel, administrate The spouse of a presidential regard one another as more impor- Christian Counseling, an agency Bachmann, will celebrate its eighth and market our practice during candidate often has an amorphous tant than yourselves.” licensed by the Minnesota Board anniversary this year. the week and typically join Mi- role in the campaign, not holding “We pray throughout the day, of Psychology. The clinic, which chele on the campaign trail on the an offi cial capacity but having more often at the beginning and end of has offi ces in Burnsville and Lake criticized the clinic for receiving weekends. Family is still central to vested interest than anyone else be- the day,” Marcus said. “Prayer for Elmo, works with more than two federal tax dollars, a position some us, of course, and so we take extra sides the candidate herself. While our entire family is very comfort- dozen licensed counselors and han- say is at odds with Michele’s stance. measures to make sure that we stay Michele spends a bulk of her time able, honest and sincere. Our pray- dles clients with personal, marriage together as family, even as our chil- traveling and campaigning, Marcus ing occurs on the phone, through or other family issues. A lifelong call dren are all either working or off to sees his role as one of support for texting and of course when we can Critics have questioned the After making a decision for start college.” Michele. share each other’s company. The clinic’s approach when it comes Christ when he was 16, Marcus be- That emphasis on and commit- “Thirty-three years ago, I made Bachmanns believe that prayer is to treating or “curing” people with lieves God led him into the fi eld of ment to family is a core belief for my vows before God, pledging to powerful; it gives us all wisdom, in- same-sex attractions and have also counseling. both Marcus and Michele. They have love and cherish Michele,” he said. sight and strength.” President asked to maintain hiring rights for religious organizations WASHINGTON D.C. (WNS) — In June, the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination (CARD) asked Presi- dent Obama to prohibit federally fund- ed religious organizations from hiring employees based on religious belief. Signers of CARD’s letter included the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Humanist Association, Catholics for Choice and the Ameri- can Association of University Women. The letter asked President Obama to rescind an executive order signed by George W. Bush in 2002 that permits religious organizations in contract with the government to hire employees that share religious beliefs. Now, though, conservative groups are fi ghting back. Conservative faith-based organizations sent President Obama a response letter on July 12, asking him to ignore CARD’s demands. Signers of this letter include World Vision, Compassion International, Catholic Charities, the National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Affairs and the Hispanic Evangelical Association. The response letter said that denying religious groups the ability to “compete for federal contracts because they maintain their religious identity in their staffi ng decisions” would result in discrimination against those religious organizations themselves. The response continued, “Religious hiring by religious organizations in the context of government funding simply allows religious organizations to do what secular organizations do while receiving government funding: employ persons who agree with the organizations’ mission.” The letter then went on to point out that groups like the Sierra Club and Planned Parenthood are allowed to hire employees based on political or so- cial beliefs, a practice that is even more important for religious organizations. “Religious hiring by religious orga- nizations is not a deviation from the great civil rights legacy of the United States but rather a distinctive and vital feature of it—vital because it protects the religious freedom of religious or- ganizations,” the letter went on. The letter concluded by commend- ing the president for maintaining poli- cies that allow faith-based organizations to assist the federal government in the “‘all hands’ battle against poverty, ill- ness, addiction and other challenges.” www.christianexaminer.com August 2011 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 15 Ryan Daniel: Moving to God’s rhythm By Beverly Snyder tional division by the power of God through music, education TWIN CITIES — From tropical and gatherings of worship and breezes at the Caribbean islands’ prayer.” southern tip to the northern air of the Adler appreciates Daniel’s Twin Cities, Ryan Daniel travels with a sense of humor, his versatile style heart beating for God. and his serious walk with God. “As a young boy,” he wrote, “I would “He’s also serious about the lift my eyes regularly to the blue Carib- purposes of why he makes music bean sky with hopes of one day being and how he wants to use it for able to fl y. What else can you do with God’s glory,” Adler said. “Ryan is a sky like that?” a great performer and minister Born into a Christian family on the with this unique blend of music, island of Trinidad as the oldest of four and he is a key part of the multi- boys, Daniel gained sensitivity to God ethnic mosaic of people and at an early age. He met Jesus at the age music that makes up the Heart of 13 and began a journey fi lled with of the City Worship Band.” praise and music. Working for more than two de- Trinidad’s rich musical culture cades as worship leader in a variety enveloped him, even on the streets Ryan Daniel blends hip-hop, reggae of churches, Daniel understands the and public transportation. The and R&B to produce a unique gospel needs and challenges of every aspect rhythm of hip-hop and reggae sound. of corporate worship. He realizes the danced through his soul. But often diffi culty for worship artists to maintain popular street music, known in the the Planet.” energy and spiritual vitality on their American urban market as Carib- Daniel’s band earned respect within own. So he created Spirit of David Wor- bean dancehall, contained harsh, the music community. ship as support and encouragement unhealthy elements. “Their sound is polished, the produc- for a healthier church environment By age 18, Daniel began putting tion thoroughly modern and bold, and for artistic leaders, worshipers and Christian lyrics to popular songs and the cross-pollination of styles so fun it church staff. soon writing his own music. almost makes this as irresistible as dc- In June, Spirit of David Worship “One opportunity led to another,” Talk and Souljahz when they both fi rst held a conference specifi cally for he said. hit the scene,” wrote Russ Breimeier women called “Different Shoes.” Daniel’s music gained infl uence in in a 2004 “Christianity Today” article. Daniel designed the “Different the Christian dancehall scene with his Daniel’s growing platform over the Shoes” conference to develop, train unique style blending hip-hop, reggae years gained him other opportunities and celebrate women in all areas of and R&B. Christian dancehall music and accolades, such as music video worship ministry, including sound, can be defi ned as party songs that awards and nominations for prestigious lighting, vocals and dance. edify your soul while dancing to the Marlin and Grammy awards. At music “Women bring a demonstration energetic beat. festivals, he has shared the main stage of God,” Daniel said. He wants His band had approached national with artists like Third Day, Rebecca St. women to understand that “we status by the time Daniel left Trinidad James, Newsboys, Go Fish and others. value you. We want to train you spe- at age 23 to come to the United States Daniel chooses appropriate rhythms cifi cally.” on a soccer scholarship. For a time, his and songs according to his audience to To his lengthy repertoire of musi- involvement with music diminished. create the smoothest pathway for the cian, conference organizer, worship Although sensing the loss, Daniel threw Gospel. His reggae fusion captures leader and trainer, Daniel recently himself into college life and studies, youthful energy as a declarative expres- added radio show host. His live ra- initially playing soccer in Iowa. He sion of God’s exuberance for life. He dio program called “Float” runs ev- transferred to Northwestern College in uses it to focus attention and share ery other Tuesday on 107.5 KBGY. St. Paul, where he graduated in broad- God’s truth. He created this listener-supported cast journalism with minors in both Because styles of music work differ- show as an online party experience graphic design and biblical theology. ently, Daniel follows a Gospel presen- for youth and teens. He foresees While at Northwestern, he put to- tation with more thought-provoking future expansion so people will be gether a praise and worship band and contemporary Christian music. His able to log in to the live broadcast. called it Spirit of David, as a biblical “style of choice,” he said, “depends on Daniel grinned, “This is talk ra- model of God’s moving. One of his what helps worship best.” dio meets soul train.” talented vocalists later became his The goal of his broad view of worship Whether by “soul train,” airwaves wife Sarah. is to have fellowship with God while or reggae beat, Daniel infuses wor- Daniel came out with his fi rst CD doing what God wants, where God has ship with lively, God-honoring titled “Life in General” when fi nished placed him. rhythm. with school. He decided to go back to Approximately 11 years ago, Daniel his musical roots—reggae/hip-hop began singing with Dan Adler’s Heart of fusion—which helped him stand out the City Worship Band, whose mission For more information about Ryan from other worship leaders and better is to “unite Christians and break Daniel, visit www.ryandanielonline. reach youth with his CD “Prophets and patterns of racial and denomina- com. 16 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • August 2011 www.christianexaminer.com
fail to acknowledge the dignity that NOMINATION… God has placed in each other. That Continued from page 1 value is what has ordered my steps.” “Was the Sabbath changed to Sunday?” By “affording the dignity to each After determining the location other,” Smith has been able to walk of the potential project to help in- alongside many American Indians www.godormen.com stitute what she had learned and and has begun to learn their his- desired—what she calls the Global tory and how they view use of their Athlete Village—Smith began to homeland that holds special value attend public forum meetings re- to them. garding how to restore some of the “I still benefi t from the land that historic buildings on the site. was taken from the Dakota,” she Smith and her husband, Ross, said. “It’s not about what my ances- are also involved with The North- tors did or didn’t do. At fi rst blush, I H.E. H.A.D. 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The test applies the questions: Is it “The long series of forced and the truth; is it fair to all concerned; broken treaties culminated in the will it build goodwill and better US-Dakota Indian War, which led to friendships; and will it be benefi cial forced removal and genocidal poli- to all concerned? cies in Minnesota in 1862,” Smith Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the said. “Much like speaking to de- 19th Keeper of the Sacred Buffalo scendants of the Jewish Holocaust, Calf Pipe and leader of the Lakota/ many in the indigenous community Dakota/Nakota (Sioux) Nation today speak of generational trauma publicly announced Smith’s nomi- and deep wounds even 150 years nation for the Nobel Peace Prize in later.” March and recently introduced her Smith might not have known as a nominee during World Peace what to think when she fi rst heard and Prayer Day held in Minnesota. talk about the 1805 treaty, but she Smith led the mediation pro- left the meeting determined to dis- cess that drafted the Bdote (pro- cover more about Fort Snelling and nounced Bdoh-tay) Peace Accord any unresolved American Indian that was signed by several interna- issues related to the lands around tional leaders. The signers commit- the Fort. ted to four years of dialogue using While doing research on the is- the Four-Way Test applied to sacred sue and attending meetings, Smith site issues, beginning with Bdote kept hearing from Dakota elders where the Mississippi and Minne- on how the land in that area has sota River meet. special meaning to them and any “Instead of focusing on the development on the site should in- things that divide, the signers will clude their voice. focus on Type 2 Diabetes preven- tion, and in this process we hope to Spending time build stronger relationships across As opportunities arose, Smith cultural lines, racial lines, spiritual began to volunteer as medical lines,” Smith said. staff for pow-wows and various In the end, Smith said when other events, spending time in people interact with an important the American Indian community topic, eventually they will reach a and offering what she calls “bulk, tipping point, where they will ask, unhurried time.” “What can I do to help?” While she quickly points out that That’s the place where she was she is just an everyday person try- at when she discovered the specifi c ing to integrate her faith in an im- and important concerns of Ameri- portant issue and not a historian, can Indians in her own back yard. Smith believes it’s important just to spend time with people, and she counts it a blessing to hear the The Nobel Committee will announce stories and concerns of indigenous this year’s Nobel winner in October; leaders. the offi cial ceremony recognizing the “My faith is what drives every- winner will take place December 10 thing,” she said. “It’s not about a in Oslo, Norway. For more information project, it’s not about accomplish- on the Nobel Peace Prize, visit www. ing something; it’s about a value. nobelprize.org. To check out Smith’s blog, visit www.hopefulpeacemaker. Because we’re so busy in society, blogspot.com. we often overlook each other and www.christianexaminer.com August 2011 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 17
AUG 25 • THURSDAY SEP 22 • THURSDAY (cont. OCT 7-8 • FRI-SAT (cont.) Have your event listed FREE! Rivendell Sanctuary Lectures, with Rivendell Sanctuary Lectures, with Dr. Eden Prairie. Sponsored by Jan Markell Send us your Christian activity/event for next month, and we’ll list it in Darrow Miller, “A Biblical Worldview Michael Behe, “Biology.” 7-8:30pm, & Olive Tree Ministries • olivetreeviews. THE CALEN DAR at no charge. The deadline is the 18th of the prior month. Discussion.” 7-8:30pm, Bethany Church, Bethany Church, 6900 Auto Club Rd., org, (763) 559-4444 E-mail to [email protected] or fax to 1-888-305-4947. Or 6900 Auto Club Rd., Bloomington • Bloomington • rivendellsanctuary.com, OCT 9 • SUNDAY you can mail it to the Minnesota Christian Chronicle, P.O. Box 131030, rivendellsanctuary.com, (952) 996-1451 (952) 996-1451 St. Paul, MN 55113. We regret we cannot list Sunday morning services. 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Book traces history ents, professionals and interested parties. Midwest Hebrew Ministry’s of Minneapolis’ oldest For more information, including Lutheran church registration, visit www.debcomid- rd 33 Annual Prophecy Conference MINNEAPOLIS — Katherine west.com/conferences, email life- Doepke recently wrote “Faith- [email protected] or call (763) ful to the Mission,” a book that 442-2438. traces the history of Trinity First Join us for a day of “end times” teaching! Lutheran Church of Minneapo- Group releases report lis, Lutheran Church-Missouri on international Synod (LCMS). The church was Saturday, September 17, 2011 established in 1856, making it the abortions oldest Lutheran congregation in BLAINE — Human Life Alliance 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Minneapolis and the fi rst LCMS (HLA) recently released “Endan- congregation in the state. gered: Our Future in Peril,” which North Heights Lutheran Church Doepke had to consolidate aims to educate readers worldwide 1700 Highway 96 W, Arden Hills, MN old German records and photos about the realities of abortion. with more recent data that was According to the group, “En- stored in the church’s concrete dangered” informs readers “about archive bunker, in order to write a variety of abortion-related issues Our Speakers the book. including abortion methods, the Since its founding, Trinity has overpopulation myth, the human- spun off four daughter congre- ity of the preborn child, as well as gations and has also been the who is funding and driving abor- home of Dr. Oswald Hoffman tion worldwide.” (Lutheran Hour) and Dr. William For more information about Poehler (president of Concordia HLA or to request copies of “En- College). dangered,” visit www.humanlife.org For more information about the or call (651) 484-1040. book, including purchasing a hard copy or PDF version, call (612) 871- Fellowship group 2353. to hold potluck PLYMOUTH — The Single Par- Denomination installs ent Christian Fellowship will hold new superintendent its monthly social potluck supper Dr. Robert Lindsted Dr. David L. Dunn MINNEAPOLIS — The North- on Friday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at west Conference of the Evangelical West Medicine Lake Park in Plym- Covenant Church recently an- outh. Guests are encouraged to No admission charge – Freewill offering will be taken nounced that the Rev. Mark R. bring a dish to pass. Adults, chil- Conference lunches are available for $9.00 Stromberg was installed as super- dren and alumni are welcomed. intendent. Following the potluck, those He is a graduate of Minnehaha gathered will have an opportunity Call 763-427-7162 for information Academy and Bethel College (now to play volleyball. University). He has served on staff For more information on the of the Northwest Conference for group or the monthly potluck, call the past decade, assuming the posi- (612) 866-8970. tions of associate superintendent and director of Administration and Teens travel to Haiti Church Development. to help children “I am so pleased to be able to continue to serve the Lord SAINT PAUL — Teens from First through my work with Northwest Covenant Church of St. Paul and Conference churches and other two other churches left for Haiti fi ne ministries,” Stromberg said earlier this month to help children via a media release. “To stand there. World Wide Village, Inc. before delegates representing the (WWV), a St. Paul-based nonprofi t, broader Covenant and affi rm my will host the teens and organize commitment to the work within their activities. the Northwest Conference was a While in Haiti, the teens will humbling and holy experience paint a children’s home, build for me.” desks for a school and construct a Stromberg assumed the new playground. position July 1. In addition, WWV asked the “I am grateful for the rich heri- teens to be the subject of a docu- tage I have received from being a mentary about their trip and expe- child of the Northwest Conference. riences. However, my passion and commit- “I was inspired by these teens ment has much more to do with the fi rst time I heard their story,” said John Hagerman, development the future than the past. Thus, I director of WWV, via a press re- pray that I am used to move our lease. “They are taking on a tough collective ministry forward in the challenge, and I knew we had to years ahead,” he said. capture their story on video so we Stromberg and his wife, Terri, could share it with everyone.” have two children and currently The working title of the fi lm is attend First Covenant Church in “Transformation? Change in the Minneapolis. Moment.” For more information about the For more information about Northwest Conference of the Evan- WWV, visit www.worldwidevillage. gelical Covenant Church, visit www. org or call (612) 669-7365. nwc-cov.org. Autism Symposium U of M campus to be held at Buffalo ministries combine MINNEAPOLIS — The MacLau- church rin Institute and Christian Student BUFFALO — Life Resources Fellowship (CSF), campus minis- Counseling Services and Debo- tries based at the University of Min- rah Company Midwest Region are nesota in the Twin Cities, recently hosting Spirit Speak, an Autism announced that they will combine Symposium on Saturday, Aug. 20 under the name of the MacLaurin from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Buf- Institute. Both ministries have been falo United Methodist Church in active at the U of M for many years. Buffalo. 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mission of bridging church and LaLonde, via a press release. “Many university in the Twin Cities for the states and countries and the United purpose of strengthening Christian Nations have called for an all-out intellectual life. And we are con- ban on all forms of human cloning, vinced that we can accomplish this but here in Minnesota we will now work better by working together.” actually make state funds available An open house is planned for to create a human clone. This is mid-September at the current CSF despite the fact that polling consis- Center at 1337 Cleveland Avenue tently shows that the American peo- North in St. Paul. ple are overwhelmingly opposed to For more information on the human cloning.” merger, visit www.maclaurin.org. For more information about MCCL, visit www.mccl.org. Outreach aims to transform foreclosed Church to host car rally ANOKA — The second annual homes Polk Street Car Rally will be held SAINT PAUL — The Frog- Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to town Community House Project 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of (FCHP), a new ministry based in St. Elim Baptist Church in Anoka. The Paul, aims to purchase foreclosed event will include a barbeque meal, homes in St. Paul’s Frogtown neigh- concert, infl atable rides and carni- borhood and transform them into val games. effi cient “green” homes—homes The classic car show will take that generate more energy than place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., they consume. The ministry also with judging beginning at 1:30 p.m. plans to add a community garden, For more information, including thus providing “a natural magnet admission prices, visit www.elima- for outreach, bringing hope to area noka.org or call (763) 421-8124. residents,” according to a letter sent to prospective supporters. MN Council of Churches The effort, based on Acts 2:42- 47, hopes to fi ght blight and bless CEO to step down Learn why you do what you do. neighborhoods through “residen- MINNEAPOLIS — The Rev. Gary Humanity tial and spiritual reclamation.” Reierson recently announced that Learn how to change what you do. For more information on the he will step down from his position 101 new initiative, call John at (651) as CEO of the Greater Minneapolis 231-6021 or visit www.youngadult- Council of Churches (GMCC). His A study of the relationship between thoughts, koinonia.net to make a fi nancial departure will occur in July of 2012. emotions and behaviors. contribution. “Having gotten through the The ministry is looking for worst of the recession in a strong 4UESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING 3EPT s PM prayer support, donation of build- position, fi nancially and program- ing materials and labor, planting as- matically, it is a good time now for a Seek the Truth Counseling sistance and community outreach. new leader to guide GMCC into the 2489 Rice Street, Suite 90, St. Paul, MN 55113 future and, hopefully, to the next Fee: $5.00 651-528-7550 Human cloning ban not level of impact,” Reierson said via a www.seekthetruthcounseling.com 763-221-8834 media release. in fi nal bill passage According to GMCC, since Reier- SAINT PAUL — During the son’s arrival at the community ser- recent special legislative session vice organization, it has more than that ended the state government doubled its programs. GMCC has shutdown, legislators did not re- 700 member congregations, mak- authorize a ban on state-funded ing it the largest council of church- human cloning, according to Min- es in North America. nesota Citizens Concerned for “A succession plan developed un- Life (MCCL). The ban was initially der previous board leadership in- passed in 2009 and needed to be re- cluded asking Gary to give a year’s authorized this legislative session. notice,” Susan Sands, GMCC board “In these hard economic times chair said. “We are grateful for this when so many Minnesotans are and expect it will give us ample hurting, it is a tragedy that our tax- time to do a thorough search for a payer dollars can now be wasted to new leader.” create and kill the tiniest human For more information about beings,” said MCCL President Leo GMCC, visit www.gmcc.org. Crossing2Freedom2 With author and international speaker Jan Hicks August 25-27 6:30pm Th-Fri, 10:00am - 5:00pm Sat. Christ Church, Cannon Falls, MN Learn steps to having VICTORY over bitterness, anger, jealousy, envy, fear, etc. in your life and pinpoint how it relates to emotional and physical illnesses.
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CARS FOR COMPASSION inaugural Hebraic Roots Christian Community Conference to be held Fair is becoming BLOOMINGTON — Good News ‘bigger’; looking for Donate any for Israel (GNFI), a Minnesota- volunteers based Messianic organization, will Motorized host the inaugural Hebraic Roots MINNEAPOLIS — The Chris- Conference Oct. 13-15 at St. Mi- tian Community Fair will host Vehicle chael’s Lutheran Church in Bloom- its sixth annual gathering at the ington. Minneapolis Convention Center In Any The conference is titled “Recon- Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. The free necting the Branches to the Roots” event regularly draws more than and will explore how Christianity’s 10,000 people and more than 200 Condition future is tied to the past. vendors. Help send an Speakers include Marty Goetz, This year, the Fair is moving We’ve Got You underprivileged a recording artist; Don Finto, across the river to the Minneapolis child to Camp author of “Your People Shall be Jeff Zweerink opens Rivendell Convention Center, a space that Covered! Compassion Sanctuary’s lecture series on Aug. will allow the event to grow— My People”; Keith Johnson, au- 11 with a lecture titled, “Science & thor of “A Prayer to Our Father: with a larger petting zoo, more $500 Minimum Tax Christianity: Friends or Foes?” infl atables and more interactive Deduction Hebrew Origins of the Lord’s Prayer”; Lois Tverberg, author of Miller on Aug. 25 who will speak on opportunities for families. 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While the idea was always pres- What they came up might look a ent, it took more than 40 years for it bit different than a traditional pri- to be realized. vate Christian school perspective; In 1991, the school expanded and however, the new model is some- opened a new campus for K-8 in Blaine. thing school offi cials are confi dent Calvin Christian High School was will help train students to become founded in 2004 and currently resides more effective Christians in the at Grace Evangelical Free Church in broader culture. Fridley. The school uses several themes on Prior to opening in 2004, Calvin which to base its curriculum, including Christian High School organizers spent the themes of justice, care of God’s 10 years in research and development, world and discernment of culture. attempting to create an effective educa- These themes are integrated into the tional model that would combine solid learning model, and teachers utilize the learning with a Christian approach. themes in their teaching units. Wendell Schaap, principal of the In addition, the school has identifi ed high school, said the organizing com- seven aims that students will pursue, Calvin Christian High School utilizes experiential learning along with more traditional instruction; students recently participated in a two-day geology fi eld trip. mittee asked the question: “What do including “Experience faith as the we know about teaching and learning, foundation of personal identity, the course of calling to a life of service and students. out, they have to write a refl ection: the impetus to life in the community; “We just saw that as a place where What did you do today and how does cultivate attitudes, habits and skills that we could meet some of their needs it fi t in with the overall needs in this allow them to fl ourish as individuals, and serve them that way,” Schaap said. plan; what are you learning by serving?” as community members and as Christ’s During the next academic year, One Calvin graduate who now at- servants in the wider world; and develop which begins in September, Schaap tends Dordt College in Sioux Center, the interests, knowledge and abilities to hopes to partner with another school Iowa, was so infl uenced by Calvin’s become engaged viewers, listeners and in Robbinsdale. aims and service-learning model that participants in music, dance, theatre Calvin not only teaches students she now is majoring in social work and and the fi ne arts.” about the importance of the school’s theatre in hopes of bringing shalom to Schaap believes the aims and the aims and its commitment to the service- low-income neighborhoods. school’s commitment to working in learning component, but students are A current student, who hopes to the community are aspects that make also required to demonstrate how these become a teacher, recently spent a Calvin unique. components have been integrated into semester studying and volunteering at “We do have kids in the community a their education. Stevenson Elementary School contem- lot,” he said. “We have something that “[Students] do a project,” Schaap plating how diversity impacts teaching we call ‘service-learning’ … which is said. “It’s called their senior project. and learning. that [the] foundation of our identity One of the components is that they While Schaap is quick to point is tied to our faith. It’s an impetus for keep a portfolio of everything that they out that the school doesn’t have a life in community, and it can’t be have done through their four years all the answers and they make mis- separated from that.” [of high school]. They have to look takes, they are focused on being Students live that out each week through that, and they have to connect obedient today and trusting God to when they visit kids in the commu- products of their education to each of take care of the results. nity for an afternoon. During the last the aims—to show their growth.” For a school that took nearly 50 academic year, Calvin students visited The response from the students has years to become a reality, Calvin re- Stevenson Elementary School in Frid- been positive, according to Schaap. mains focused on how it can daily ley to tutor the students there in math “One of the things that the kids have impact students with the idea of and reading. told us … is that the service-learning … learning and serving with a heart Schaap said when Calvin moved to having it be a part of our curriculum, a of Christ. the Fridley campus, they were looking part of our school day … has ingrained to help meet needs in the community, in them this concept that service is a and they discovered that Stevenson had part of their whole life, just a part of For more information about Cal- only a few English Language Learner who they are, who they are called to vin Christian High School, visit www. 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