Monthly Archives: November 2020

The heavens were torn asunder: ministry in Mark, part one

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Mark Love

In my estimation, there is no more beautifully crafted, enigmatic treatment of the life of Jesus than the gospel of Mark. From the packed introduction, to the passion predictions occupying the middle of the gospel, to the abrupt ending that … Continue reading →

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The gospels, the practice of theology, and the tasks of ministry

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mark Love

If you will allow me an overly general observation, there are fundamentally two kinds of theology with two corresponding ways of thinking about ministry. One is a theology from above which moves from revelation to experience, context being secondary and … Continue reading →

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Music, and then theology

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mark Love

I’ve had the opportunity over the last few years to make several presentations on the intersection of popular music and theology. I’ve decided to write an introduction that explains the “what” and “why” of what I do and to collect … Continue reading →

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Ministry in the shape of a story

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mark Love

“We tell stories to live.” So begins the great book, Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals (Anderson and Foley). I feel like I don’t even need to explain this statement because it’s so self-evident to us. We are a story telling, story … Continue reading →

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The Gospels and Ministry

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Mark Love

I took Theology of Ministry from my father while working on my MDiv at Pepperdine University. He taught the course completely from the gospels. While Paul and other NT writers undoubtedly have some very important things to say about ministry, … Continue reading →

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Waiting and the Shape of the Kingdom of God

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Mark Love

The gospel texts for the last two Sundays have been parables from Matthew that have to do with waiting. The first is the parable of the ten virgins who are waiting with their lamps for the arrival of the bridegroom. … Continue reading →

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