What we are Reading, Watching and Listening to:

David Blackwell (lead pastor)

We are in the midst of a series on the letters Paul wrote while in prison, starting with Philippians. So I am reading Philippians each day (great for the treadmill), and I have a few commentaries that I am consulting along the way. I am also reading Doctrines: A Simplified Road Map to Biblical Truth by Raul Ries. This is the first book with the theology of Calvary Chapel presented in a systematic approach.

While working I enjoy listening to the various bands at Mars Hill Church and Church of the Apostles. I also listen to a number of stations on Pandora. Some of my current favorites are: David Crowder Band, The Decemberists, Esterlyn, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, John Coltrane, Chris Tomlin, Eric Clapton, White Stripes, Derek Trucks Band, Ambient, Pink Floyd (Ok, The list goes on and on, which is why I love 'QuickMix").

While driving I am going Through the Bible with Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel. This month I am listening to his reading of, and commentary on, Romans. 

And every week at church I get to see, hear and sing along with Taking Down Giants. 

Books I have read: I have been asked what books I have read. Many are part of the Leadership Training program. On this page I will keep a running list of some other books that I have read since the beginning of my theological and ministry training that are not included in training program. I have also included some of the excellent books I have received from my son Sean as part of our annual book gift exchange for Christmas and Birthday's.

• Transforming Christian Theology: For Church and Society by Philip Clayton
• The Nature of Love: A Theology by Thomas Jay Oord
• The Crucified God:  The Cross of Christ As the Foundation and Criticism of Christian Theology by Jurgen Moltmann
• God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time by Desmond Tutu
• Abba’s Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging by Brennan Manning
• Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition by Sondra Higgins Matthaei
• The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity by Philip Jenkins
• Design Matters: Creating Powerful Imagery for Worship by Jason Moore and Len Wilson
• Shaped By God’s Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches by Milfred Minatrea
• Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America by Darrell Guder and Lois Barrett 
• Treasure in Clay Jars: Patterns in Missional Faithfulness by Lois Barrett
• Post-Modern Pilgrims: First Century Passion for the 21st Century Church by Leonard Sweet
• Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx by Heidi Neumark
• Most Moved Mover: A Theology of God’s Openness by Clark Pinnock
• The Ways of Our God:  An Approach to Biblical Theology by Charles H. H. Scobie
• The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer
• The Early Church: Origins to the Dawn of the Middle Ages by E. Glenn Hinson
• Readings in the History of Christian Theology Vol. 1 From its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation by William C. Placher
• How to Think Theologically by Howard Stone and James Duke
• Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible by Thomas G. Long
• The Least of These: Selected Readings in Christian History by Eric R. Severson
• The Cambridge Companion to Postmodern Theology by Kevin J Vanhoozer ed.
• Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?: Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church by James K.A. Smith
• The Church on the Other Side by Brian D. McLaren
• Digital Storytellers:  The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship by Len Wilson and Jason Moore
• Evangelism after Christendom: The Theology and Practice of Christian Witness by Bryan Stone
• Reconstructing the Common Good: Theology and the Social Order by Gary J. Dorrien (From Sean)
• Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw (From Sean)
• Being and Time by Martin Heidegger (From Sean)
  
  
  
  

Drew Brown (Worship Leader)

Currently, I am studying the book of Romans and Leviticus.  

Shannon and I are a part of the Treasure Valley Christians, and we partake in their Bible study.  We are doing an in depth study on the book of Romans currently.  In my personal study time I am going through the book of Leviticus.

What's on my iPod...If I had one (I have an Mp3 player, just not an iPod).

The Afters, Bare Naked Ladies, The Waiting Kind, Green Day, Weezer, Tom Petty, Sublime, Sanctus Real, Run Kid Run, Linkin Park, Jimmy Needham, Jars of Clay, Group 1 Crew, Everclear, Default, Creedence Clearwater Revival, American Hi-Fi, Alien Ant Farm, Alanis Morrisette, Switchfoot, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Thousand Foot Krutch, Tobymac...and other stuff.

In the car, I typically switch between Air1, KTSY, V 99.1, and the River.

I would highly recommend reading:

1. The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
2. Purpose-Driven® Youth Ministry by Doug Fields
3. The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Stobel
4. The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee Strobel

5. It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It by Craig Groeschel