Dangerous Liasons with Carl Raschke

I grabbed coffee (tea for me) yesterday with Carl Raschke at Atlanta Bread in North Dallas. His mind was churning and mine too. I have heard that it can be dangerous to hang out with this man - especially if you work for a conventional seminary or para-church organization. I duly noted the risk and decided it was worth taking my chances.

To catch up with Carl: he has initiated a growing dialogue to develop a broader or deeper theology for our modern context. He is avoiding the PM word and the Emergent word to offer a fresh look with perhaps an opportunity for a broader dialogue.

This dialogue is taking place at Fidelisonline.us. They've had their kick-off retreat in Vail last and I'll be interested to see where it goes.

Our discussion changed to my world and I expressed my interest and burdern for the tent-makers of this world. Business people, moms - ordinary folk - who are spiritually mature, passionate about the Kingdom but discouragingly underutilized in their churches. I find this same story common as I travel and speak. The established church is boxed in by its own inertia traditional thinking.

So - we said - let's find a place and a time in April, set aside a half-day and invite any and all tentmakers we know who feel they have more to offer but are having a hard time finding traction in their church or need help in fashioning a true tentmaking ministry.

So - stay tuned and let me know if you are interested.