I spent the day hanging out with Len Sweet and a group of 25 pastors from South Africa. Len shared in the AM and I shared some of our story in the afternoon. These pastors are finishing a whirlwind tour that started at Willowcreek in Chicago, went through Mars Hill and Rob Bell in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and ends in DC.

Enjoyed having lunch with Len Sweet. Always been a huge fan of his books! He’s one of those guys that makes you think. Here are a few Sweetisms from today’s session:

“Your baptism is your ordination into ministry.”

“Ask the grandparents in your church: how many of you would lay down your life for your grandchildren? Every grandparent will raise their hand. Then ask them: how many of you would lay down your musical preferences for your grandchildren?”

“Sometimes God is more active in the world than he is in the church. Who’s had more impact alleviating suffering in the world: your church or Bono?”

“When you’re in incarnational mode you’re always living on other people’s terms.”

Food for thought.