In order to help you all know what’s going on at New Wine throughout the week I’ve decided to start a weekly blog post recapping the week. Every Monday expect to see an In Case You Missed It (#ICYMI) Monday post!
This week New Wine was having a ton of fun!
1. John Lussier posted about our recent discussion on conflict resolution with Bob Wall:
“On Friday Bob Wall, former fire chief of Portland, Oregon, and a member of the New Wine, New Wineskins advisory council spoke to us about conflict resolution. If you missed that talk you can listen to it here. He wanted to shake our thinking on conflict so he titled his discussion “Conflict FX Us”. Read that out loud and you’ll get what he was after…”
2. Dr. Paul Louis Metzger was also busy writing about conflict resolution:
“Sometimes you need to put out a fire. Sometimes you need to start one.
I am overseeing a doctor of ministry track that engages conflict and resolution. All too often, people think the key to conflict is to avoid it. While there are some conflict situations that one should avoid, like a charging bull or out-of-control car, many other conflicts require that we address them head-on. In fact, there are times when we should start the conflict…”
3. John, Paul, and ethicist Robert Potter also worked on a piece on vaccinations, poor communication, and fear of the unknown.
“Key to public health is healthy communication. Constant communication helps dispel fears. Lack of communication and knowledge lead to mistrust. It is important to answer objections in clear, patient terms on a consistent basis…”
4. Did you see the dress? No matter what color it is, perhaps we should learn to “live in the tension”.
5. On Friday we talked with Dr. Brad Harper about “Loving Our Gay Neighbor”. Expect a reflection on that from John Lussier, and audio from the discussion, soon.
“Disagreement can’t be a boundary of love for our neighbor.” -Dr. Brad Harper
6. Did you read this post from the Cupcake Girls or this one on the relationsip between theologian Jurgen Moltmann and Kelly Gissendaner (scheduled for execution today).
7. Finally, the next volume of Cultural Encounters is coming out this month! Are you ready? Get your subscription in order here. Remember Multnomah Biblical Seminary Students can get a free subscription by emailing newwine@multnomah.edu
The next volume has essays reflecting on Ferguson, Californian culture and theology, shalom and the city, religious diplomacy, homosexuality and Evangelicals, and more. Make sure to get ready for it!
That’s it for last week. Grace and peace!
-John Lussier