Josh Fenska

The surprising strength in John Stott’s global ministry? Listening. “Double listening” as he called it—listening to the Word and the world. A few of my thoughts about Stott’s evangelical legacy: preachingtoday.com/skills/2021/pr…

I had a great week with some great new friends in Yale’s Life Worth Living program.

@obbietylertodd @lsupress Obbie! With a forward by Mark Noll, too!

Coming this Fall with @lsupress! Foreword by Mark A. Noll. Endorsements by Joan D. Hedrick, George M. Marsden, John G. Turner, Douglas A. Sweeney, and John D. Wilsey

@judsontaylor It's too difficult to choose! I guess I'll go with TDS because of how many details he chronicles for us. But Steer is an easier place to begin, and Chapman provides the most interesting analysis of the intersection between Stott's life and wider cultural trends. All good!

In which you learn that the beloved professor who runs CASE can also play bass! But for real, I’m one of many Wheaton Alumni who can tell you that @vbacote is the real deal beyond the classroom.

@WesternSeminary Some people such as @caleb_click and @_marksouth_ know how much I admire @WesternSeminary swag!

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@caleb_click @jake_meador Yikes! I’d better check that out! Thanks, @caleb_click!

@glenscrivener Hi Glen. How do you think Stott would reply to your critique of his ‘colossal mistake’? Of course, he’d reply charitably. But do you think he’d say that you understood his metaphor as he used it?

In "Between Two Worlds" John Stott highlights 6 biblical metaphors for preachers: heralds, farmers, stewards, shepherds, ambassadors, and workers. He then runs with his own metaphor: bridge-builder. I genuinely hate to disagree with Uncle John but This Was A Colossal Mistake 🧵

@jake_meador Can you say a little more about the boomer disappearance? I’m a pastor who would be new to that discussion.

@demyronhaynes Facts.

@AnnetteDzedzy I hear you.

Something that is too easily forgotten in discussions about deconstructing faith: Remember that classic line that was so famous from Matt Chandler? “Jesus wants the rose!” What if Jesus wants the deconstructor, too? That’s a really important part of of my own faith journey.

@Restoration21 Someday we need to find a way to hang out, Chad!

@JoshFenska Great perspective my friend! He most certainly wants us all and He is big enough for our questions,doubts and fears I am confident amid all the chaos Jesus is building something beautiful out of the mess.Much love to you and your family!

The word "deconstruction" gets our hearts beating—maybe with exhilaration, fears, frustration, or other emotions. I started writing this a few months ago. In the writing process, it turned out to be more meaningful to me than I expected. mereorthodoxy.com/what-augustine…

Incredible article from @JoshFenska. mereorthodoxy.com/what-augustine…

@ianharber Thanks, Ian. I appreciate that.

Part of my message at a youth retreat this week: Having doubts is not the opposite of faith. Instead, having doubts is part of the journey of faith—at least it has been for me.

@bobstevenson I feel that grief.

If you've known anyone in chemotherapy, you understand that dealing with cancer is way more than "Survive -- Y/N" Same is true with just about anything traumatic.

I find myself asking the question: why is domineering leadership spreading in American churches these days? I don’t have the answers yet. But the question seems very important.

We desperately need more of Christ: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11

I’ve seen it too many times. When leaders care more about their reputation than other people, they will run over other people to protect or build their own reputation. This happens in Jesus’s church. This should not be so.