Brian McLaren

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and networker among innovative Christian leaders. In 1986 he founded Cedar Ridge Community Church, an innovative, transdenominational church in the Baltimore-Washington region. He recently left the pastorate to devote full time to writing and speaking. Time Magazine listed him as one of the twenty-five most influential Evangelicals in America. He has appeared on Larry King Live, Nightline, CNN, FOX, PBS, and many other national media. Brian’s books include, The Secret Message of Jesus, Everything Must Change, Finding or Way Again, and A New Kind of Christian among many others. A New Kind of Christianity will release in 2010.

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My Friend Of Another Religion Doesn't Want To Become A Christian: Now What?

What is my duty to my neighbor who is not a follower of Christ? Christ calls us to love our neighbor, not to condemn, persecute, or ignore him. Learn ten basic commandments that help put the one great commandment into practice.

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Ancient Practices

What can history tell us about ancient spiritual practices and why they are important to us as human beings? How do these practices effect the way we view discipleship in the 21st century? Discovering and implementing these practices can change the way we live and breathe life as Christians.

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Conversations on Being a Heretic

It’s no secret. Some Christian leaders have been adamant, and others speculative, that Brian McLaren’s views are heretical. In this Q conversation, Scot McKnight will explore what all the outrage is about, asking Brian to clarify his views on matters consequential to theology and the church. Brian will have ample opportunity to respond to questions he’s never before answered as the two model civility in a discussion with serious implications.

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What Role Should the Bible Have in Society?

Interpreting the Bible has become a divisive issue for some and little more than sport for others. Some want to talk about the “authority” of Scripture. They’re asking questions like, “How is the Bible authoritative in our lives today?” Others are wondering if the word “inerrancy” is making a comeback. Is it? Or is the term only useful for theological debates, to separate those who are “in” and those who are “out”? How then should we interpret the Bible as God’s word for our culture today?

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