July 1st, 2008
After the first 12 shows of the Church Basement Roadshow, which went great, we have learned a few things about our schedule and work flow.
Part of what we have learned is that we need a certain amount of set-up time before the show. This means that shows we have scheduled in places where they have a church meeting just before our show does not work very well.
So, we are making some adjustments to the schedule or locations in those instances.
This has presented itself in Houston. We are still being supported by Ekklecia Houston but we will not be in their building on Sunday night.
So, we are looking for a host site in the Houston area Sunday night, July 20.
We are looking for a place that seats a couple hundred people and where we can get in around 3 PM. We provide all our own sound and lights so there is no need for any of that.
If you are interested in hosting the show July 20 email me.
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July 1st, 2008
I was a guest on WWJC radio today about A Christianity Worth Believing.
I thought the interview went well.
Here is the interview.
ACWB Radio Interview [25:52m]:
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June 30th, 2008
I ran across this super-nice review of ACWB today at Paul Glavic’s blog:
Pagitt chooses Jesus, not Augustine, as Lord.
Review of Doug Pagitt’s A Christianity Worth Believing
As the Emergent Church movement continues to challenge the status quo, attitudes, and assumptions of today’s Christianity, there are many people within the movement raising difficult-but-terrific questions. Doug Pagitt, in his new book A Christianity Worth Believing (Jossey-Bass), furthers that questioning process while pointing readers toward some historically-grounded and hope-filled answers.
Pagitt, a pastor at Solomon’s Porch Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been part of the emergent movement since its rise in the late-1990s. In A Christianity Worth Believing he shares… Read More
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June 29th, 2008
Tuesday, July 1 at 10:30 AM central I will be a guest on WWJC Radio from Duluth Minnesota doing an interview for my book.
Not sure there is a live listen option but there is a podcast archive option.
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June 29th, 2008
Proving that the book is good for all ages, Alice Smith, according to her mother Laura…”played with it for five minutes…that’s a long time for a 17 month old!”
I should mention in full disclosure that Alice is mentioned in the book as is her mom Laura.
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June 26th, 2008
To learn more about the roadshow, including the show at Solomon’s Porch on July 11 go to www.ChurchBasementRoadshow.com .
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June 17th, 2008
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June 16th, 2008
I am on the Rollin’ Gospel Revival this summer - you can follow the tour at ChurchBasementRoadshow.com.
Here is a capture of the glories of traveling the country as a bunch of beginners.
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June 12th, 2008
We start the Church Basement Roadshow this today.
We are heading to LA for a show Friday.
From here on the daily posts related to The Church Basement Roadshow will be at the Beliefnet hosted site found at www.ChurchBasementRoadshow.com
I will put a note here but the posts will be there.
Keep Rollin’
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June 10th, 2008
Here is the 4th installment of videos from the book.
This one includes my dear friend Amy.
Other videos can be found here for 1, here for 2, here for 3.
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June 8th, 2008
Here is the intro for the show.
Show open this Friday in LA
Under the video is the audio of the theme song.
Details can be found here.
Rollin' Gospel Revival Intro:
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Roadshow Theme Song [3:03m]:
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June 5th, 2008
This is a busy weekend for the Pagitts. Michon graduates from high school tonight - yeah Michon.
Chico is starting a residential treatment program tomorrow - cheers going with Chico
Also, remember that the book release party is this Saturday night - All are welcome. 7:30-10 PM at the Common Roots Cafe.
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June 2nd, 2008
Here is the third installment in the A Christianity Worth Believing Promotional videos.
For a HD Quality you can go here.
A Christianity Worth Believing video 3:
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June 1st, 2008
One of the Amazon reviewers (Rick Stilwell) of my book uses the phrase “jump the shark” and it struck me that there may be an entire generation, or a sadly uninformed non-TV watching crowed who do not know what that means.
So, joint he Fonz and jump the shark
Here is the quote and then the Happy Days clip.
One more point: this is the book that I might finally jump the shark with, the one that I think I could buy for friends on either side of this fence for either encouraging, or for further tweaking. I think Doug stretches the thoughts gently enough and severly enough to make a difference in the coversation, and he raises questions that cannot be easily set aside. Not everyone needs to “go there”, but for real growth and depth, I think more of us need to wrestle through some of our preconceived presumptions. I’m looking forward to future discussion over this book, hopefully, and can’t wait to be able to bulk order for a few special friends.
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June 1st, 2008
The official release of A Christianity Worth Believing is tomorrow - June 2.
And folks have mentioned to me how much they are enjoying the book and have said that they would like to help with the book in any way. That got me thinking about putting together a little diddy on “how you can help with the book”.
I have put ideas in to two categories: Online and In Person.
In Person:
1. Tell others about the book - Really, there is nothing like the recommendation from a friend in the sale of a book.
2. Use the book in a book Club or Reading Group - If you are not the one who picks the books for groups you are in, you might want to mention it soon to the person who is. This is the time many groups pick titles for the Fall. On a related note, I am willing to call-in, video-in to your groups if you are interested.
3. Buy the book for someone (and then encourage them to do to others as has been done the them ;0)
4. Ask your local store to carry the book -Some stores may not have ordered it. If you mention to them that you are a customer that will mean a lot.
On-Line:
1. Post about it on your blog, facebook, twitter, or any platform you use- and include the link either to my page, or an online retailer. This is important especially because people who don’t like the book or me spend much time on the internet “warning people” about my hopeful message.
2. Spread the promotional videos. They are short and many have found them inspiring and helpful.
3. Make and Amazon, B&N, or ChristianBook.com review - This kind of thing helps potential readers get a feel for the audience of the book. And also give good reviews to other positive reviewers.
4. Do an interview on your site. I would be glad to do an audio or written interview with you
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May 29th, 2008
Here is the God- Down and In Video
There are a number of chapter in the book about moving from a view of God being “up in heaven” to understanding God as down and in, with us. In many ways this is the heart of the book - Christianity as participating with God.
Not to be to pointed, but if you like the video, try the book. If you don’t like the video then give the book a try maybe you will like that.
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