Bummer! I just heard that my friend Brian McLaren is in hospital. Pray for a quick healing for Brian! I was reading one of his earlier books yesterday and looking forward to catching up again. The organizers at SLOT Festival in Poland contacted me this morning and asked me to speak a few times in Brian's place on the same subject – "Is the Good News still good? "
I get to be FakeBrianMcLaren at Slot Festival.
Last year, Sy Rogers was the main speaker but had to leave one day early and guess what? Yes. I got to be FakeSyRogers for a day and speak in the same high-pitched high-energy wild-arm-swinging manner. Which was kinda fun. Reminds me of that song from the 80's "Don't you know I'll be your SUBSTITUTE . . . whenever you need me. Yeah Yeah!"
But now I have to be FakeBrianMcLaren for a few days. Should I shave my head? And if you have any ideas on "Is the Good News Still Good?", plz let me know.
Related: Reflections on Slot 2007, The Blog Post of Brian McLaren
you’ll be a great fake! hey joel and harry are coming over to slot with matt (DJ from grace). look out for them…
Andrew, Now I am nervous now about you speaking in Germany for Christian Associates. I am starting to feel ill. What is it about you? 🙂
What’s funny about your question, “Is the good news still good?” is that it has been the engine driving emergence (at least from my perspective). But we’re on the cusp of reconstructing a new understanding. I’m releasing a book today that explores this very idea. It takes a new story to come to a better conclusion, one that is “good”.
I wish I was going to poland next week…
Shot you an email with my thoughts … but as they say “fake it till you make it.”
As far as shaving your head – I’d go for the mohawk instead. Or maybe do a buzz cut where you have John 3:16 sculptured into the right side of your head.
Jonny they will have a great time I am sure
rob – u should be more worried that I was fakeSyRogers last year. And i am thrilled to be speaking at CA global connect thus year. Will blog it soon when I know more of what I will b speakg about.
Have you heard any more from Brian? Hope he’s okay.
What’s the word on Brian’s health?
J
Your replacing McLaren? *dont say anything* 🙂
Brian’s health update is here: http://brianmclaren.net/archives/blog/back-from-the-hospital.html
Andrew, I’m sure you’ll do a great job as a pinch-hitter! Knock one out of the park…
Brian tells me he is recovering from the viral meningitis and exhaustion. Update on his blog I think.