Blue Collar Theology

I came across this cool looking web series the other day called “Blue Collar Theology” compiled by Timmy Brister. Here are some exerpts from his Introductory post.

"...Over the course of the past year, I became more and more convinced that theological education was to take place in the context of the local church, not the seminary...Therefore,
I am starting a series called “Blue Collar Theology” through which I hope to provide tangible ways for churches and leaders to become more theologically driven as well as excerpts from books, resources I find, and anything else that will assist local churches to advance the cause of theological education in their respective contexts... "

"...It should not be that the most theological book “blue collar Christians” read is The Purpose Driven Life or The Prayer of Jabez or anything else on the “best-seller” list at their local Christian bookstore. It should not be that their intellectual and spiritual pursuit of God be underchallenged and held in contempt as though God has not provided them the means and motivation for doing so. It should not be that provision for theological education be made only for those who are in full-time ministry.... "

"...I ask that you join me in thinking about theological education in the local church–answering the questions of “why,” “how,” and “so what,” fueling the much-needed discussion, and offering helps and resources... "

AMEN!!! If this book turns out to be anywhere as great as I'm judging it's cover to be, this will be a fantastic, thought provoking and challenging resource.

Scot



...oh yeah, and here's another photo...
(it's Alec. He loves tank tops)