tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104667632024-03-14T01:25:58.471-07:00The Nashville CohortThrough friendships and partnerships around Nashville,
The cohort exists to understand and engage the emerging post-Christian culture by providing a space for relationships/reflection/resources focusing onĀ current ecclesial and societal issue. It is in the asking of better questions that we come to most profound understanding.Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-13052225256697449742012-09-06T06:05:00.003-07:002012-09-06T06:05:55.772-07:00Cohort is "Hellbound" Next Thursday<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;">Hey all,</span><br />
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Kevin Miller's "Hellbound" is playing in Nashville on September 12 at 7PM at the Belcourt.</div>
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Brian McLaren and others are featured and it should be great.</div>
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Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-28153367778335386872012-05-31T10:23:00.001-07:002012-05-31T10:23:42.734-07:00Cohort Field Trip, June 7<br />
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Volf is the author of landmark book <i>"Exclusion and Embrace</i>" as well as his most recent, the excellent <i>"A Public Faith"</i>.</div>
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Looking forward to attending this with you all!</div>
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</div>Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-6754955577963591792012-05-01T13:10:00.001-07:002012-05-01T13:10:46.523-07:00More Sheep, More Goats this Thursday<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dixon here with an invitation to the May meeting of the Nashville Cohort, this Thursday from 11:30-1:00 in the pool room at the Flying Saucer.</span></span></div>
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What is Jesus getting at? If Christianity is about more than escaping hell after you die, what do we do with texts like this one?<br />Give it a read (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025:31-46&version=NIV) and come out this Thursday ready to get after it.<br /><br /> Don't forget Christ Church Cathedral has offered their parking lot to us free of charge (click the link for directions to 900 Broadway).<br />So, all that is required to park there is to go into the building and sign in as a guest of the cathedral.<br /><br />See you Thursday,<br />Dixon<br />---<br />Dixon Kinser<br />Nashville Cohort<br />dixonkinser@me.com<br />615.496.2008Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-28213591900041023712012-01-31T10:11:00.000-08:002012-01-31T10:13:50.909-08:00Cohort Returns with a new/old location<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rlv.zcache.com/the_jesus_football_league_card-p137244176793037936z85cd_400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/the_jesus_football_league_card-p137244176793037936z85cd_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We're back this month at out our new location... the Flying Saucer;)<br /><br />The results of the survey are in and we have a photo finish.<br />Splitting the vote almost evenly was the Flying Saucer and St. B's rectory with the Saucer eeking it out in the end.<br /><br />So, with the Cathedral's generous offer for the cohort to park there for free each month we will continue at the Flying Saucer for now and run special events at the rectory.<br />Thanks to everyone who chipped in and gave their two cents.<br /><br />This month's meeting:<br />We meet again this Thursday February 2 from 11:30-1:00 with a debate that was hot a month ago but bears exploration still.<br />Do Jesus do football? A conversation about tragedy, Tim Tebow, and the Soverignty of God.<br />We'll watch an SNL skit and listen to an NPR story to kick start our conversation about this nuanced topic.<br /><br /> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF8&cid=0,0,9908127170909514511&fb=1&hq=christ+church+cathedral&hnear=0x8864ec3213eb903d:0x7d3fb9d0a1e9daa0,Nashville,+TN&gl=us&daddr=900,Broadway,+Nashville,+Tennessee+37203&geocode=0,36.158946,-86.783332&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0&iwloc=ddw1">Christ Church Cathedral </a>has offered their parking lot to us free of charge (click the link for directions to 900 Broadway).<br />So, all that is required to park there is to go into the building and sign in as a guest of the cathedral.<br /><br />See you all Thursday!<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-79764208326786763492012-01-03T06:26:00.001-08:002012-01-03T06:32:24.570-08:00The Cohort debates: Incarnational Vs. Missional this ThursdayThis month we will discuss the difference between a church that is incarnational and missional. Is there a difference between these two theological and missiological perspectives? Does it matter? If not, why are folks parsing it out the way they are?<br />Come out this month for the discussion at the Flying Saucer (for the last time).<br /><br />Also, I'll have news about our move to a new space.<br /><br />For this month <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?pq=christ+church+cathedral&hl=en&cp=25&gs_id=8&xhr=t&qe=Q2hyaXN0IENodXJjaCBDYXRoZWRyYWwgbg&qesig=lV0Ab86hk1ryucK2Zh7PaA&pkc=AFgZ2tky44q55HS3jctdpHh5VeQzAhT2K27zw3DBPTcjDO6T9TsR52FMMlBfbiMse8HgUuOz5eW3bzOBGb14spZHv415FRxTEA&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1660&bih=857&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,9908127170909514511&fb=1&hq=christ+church+cathedral&hnear=0x8864ec3213eb903d:0x7d3fb9d0a1e9daa0,Nashville,+TN&gl=us&daddr=900,Broadway,+Nashville,+Tennessee+37203&geocode=0,36.158946,-86.783332">Christ Church Cathedral</a> has offered their parking lot to us free of charge (link the link for directions to 900 Broadway).<br />So, all that is required to park there is to go into the building and sign in as a guest of the cathedral.<br />Thanks Chris Klopp for providing the space to make that happen.<br /><br />See you all Thursday,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-5246478072415395332011-12-01T08:47:00.000-08:002011-12-01T08:48:37.221-08:00Cohort in Transition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sarahbowling.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/06_17_10-5-skills-for-a-successful-career-transition.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://sarahbowling.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/06_17_10-5-skills-for-a-successful-career-transition.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Greetings everyone,<br />Today was suppose to be the December meeting of the Nashville Cohort however we are not gathering today. The reason is because we are in transition.<br /><br />Our meeting space at the Flying Saucer, while great in so many ways, has become increasingly unsuitable for our needs. Because of parking issues and the cost of such things we are looking for a new place to gather.<br />I have been searching Nashville for a new location with no luck yet.<br /><br />I hope to settle all this and have our new space decided by our January meeting.<br /><br />Until then, if you've got any ideas please let me know otherwise have a blessed Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.<br /><br />Peace and good things,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-55451889635947088892011-11-04T12:49:00.000-07:002011-11-04T12:52:39.320-07:00Hangout w/ Mark Scandrette Thursday, 11/10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDQiTs-kLQ7WloCGMJa78Y3XUhXsjM8aIL3JkYRbIhoAU3gYT5NMx2xTl9HqBtiEb7wbVottIrBes2AXYxcxDOXEj98QSMIVN2LsCbF2EJe8C2x108SiehbYQbYe6p11wqGAE/s1600/1756982181-3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDQiTs-kLQ7WloCGMJa78Y3XUhXsjM8aIL3JkYRbIhoAU3gYT5NMx2xTl9HqBtiEb7wbVottIrBes2AXYxcxDOXEj98QSMIVN2LsCbF2EJe8C2x108SiehbYQbYe6p11wqGAE/s320/1756982181-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671230695092400386" /></a><br />Hey all,<br />The Nashville Cohort is hosting an "unofficial" reception for author/speaker Mark Scandrette next Thursday, November 10.<br />We'll gather around 8:00pm at the 12 South Tap Room (http://12southtaproom.com/) and hang out for a while (or until the music gets too loud).<br /><br />Let Dixon know if you're planning to come so he can reserve some good space.<br /><br />See you then!<br /><br /><br />P.S. If you still want to come to the workshop Mark is doing Thursday morning you can register here http://sharedpath.eventbrite.com/.Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-61747391190151487742011-10-31T10:41:00.000-07:002011-11-01T08:51:59.490-07:00Gender at the Cohort Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz10xsOeSlybxue_aLqbm_wl7uIXcyujoZWxtpjlUptGfj1_3qyqROgIiU_hvfyIP4AfFgg2ghzW4OwRikJ2Ar3Y7J6lJrAbuH5B4SBuncE9KwYpSDU2oFo7wbskyNG6T-3QE9/s320/gender.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz10xsOeSlybxue_aLqbm_wl7uIXcyujoZWxtpjlUptGfj1_3qyqROgIiU_hvfyIP4AfFgg2ghzW4OwRikJ2Ar3Y7J6lJrAbuH5B4SBuncE9KwYpSDU2oFo7wbskyNG6T-3QE9/s320/gender.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The Nashville Cohort convenes this Thursday November 4 to talk about that most elusive of topics - Gender.<br />What does it mean to created male and female in the image of God? What makes woman-ness and man-ness? Is it more than anatomy? Does it matter?<br /><br />Dixon will kick-off the conversation with a reading from his forthcoming book about this fascinating topic.<br /><br />We'll see you in the pool room at the Flying Saucer, 11:30 on the 4th.<br />Call in your lunch orders by11:00 if you get the chance.<br />Peace,<br />D<br /><br /><br />www.nashvillecohort.blogspot.com<br />---<br />Dixon Kinser<br />Nashville Cohort<br />dixonkinser@me.com<br />615.496.2008Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-36511887658509651652011-10-04T09:08:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:13:02.506-07:00You're a Wonder - Nashville Cohort!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p_naf2X5_5sA_ZLyYA-8do4cBTFEctjvFtUXMV803HU81ATbQ1r2z1E8uLbnciNLPogfoW9fFAq8-xvXvRkvSgyW55RpMtNP9VCE3Pvz-p0CT-1K2cakhbW0aNABBqezSkcz/s1600/Wonder-Woman-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p_naf2X5_5sA_ZLyYA-8do4cBTFEctjvFtUXMV803HU81ATbQ1r2z1E8uLbnciNLPogfoW9fFAq8-xvXvRkvSgyW55RpMtNP9VCE3Pvz-p0CT-1K2cakhbW0aNABBqezSkcz/s320/Wonder-Woman-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659670489287639890" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br /><br />The Nashville Cohort officially convene this Thursday October 6 with a conversation about what we are wondering.<br />What frustrates you about faith? What are the leading questions you are wrestling through? What epiphanies have you recently experienced?<br />Bring these to share this Thursday for our round table about life, faith and the kingdom of God,<br /><br />We'll see you in the pool room at the Flying Saucer, 11:30 on the 6th.<br />Call in your lunch orders by11:00 if you get the chance.<br />Peace,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-5461773822472316362011-08-04T08:23:00.000-07:002011-08-04T08:28:57.403-07:00Cohort Learns to Pray in September<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.watton.org/clipart/prayer/prayer114.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 425px;" src="http://www.watton.org/clipart/prayer/prayer114.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br /><br />The Nashville Cohort will officially resume on September 1 with a conversation on that most frustrating of topics: prayer.<br />Bring your questions and concerns for a conversation about how, when and why we should pray.<br />What are our hang ups? What are our misconceptions? What are we missing? and, what are we getting right?<br /><br />We'll see you in the pool room at the Flying Saucer, 11:30 on September 1.\\PEace,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-4087125341417186042011-06-02T07:52:00.001-07:002011-06-02T07:52:29.147-07:00Nashville Cohort Cancelled for JuneHey everyone,<br />Ourr June Cohort is cancelled today which means with our traditional July sabbatical we will return August 4.<br /><br />Have a great summer and if there are events and opportunities to connect over the next 8 weeks let me know and we'll run it up the flag pole.<br /><br />Peace in Jesus,<br />Dixon<br />---<br />Dixon Kinser<br />Nashville Cohort<br />dixonkinser@me.comDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-85640640138733998992011-04-18T10:10:00.000-07:002011-04-18T10:13:37.154-07:00Two Futures at the Cohort May 5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJTFT256zv6sZnbLZO2Keg46JgUGKTGExvV8EjzI1H1QRKG4cptlS7cPiXN_uD5OMB-UPKXY7w1ygl07mbE8C-Tzii_kaK-m7YX_c-qMwKOtPypT73WGmx337cRtoExxsmUnV/s1600/29782_395364927595_71520112595_4322727_7766740_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJTFT256zv6sZnbLZO2Keg46JgUGKTGExvV8EjzI1H1QRKG4cptlS7cPiXN_uD5OMB-UPKXY7w1ygl07mbE8C-Tzii_kaK-m7YX_c-qMwKOtPypT73WGmx337cRtoExxsmUnV/s200/29782_395364927595_71520112595_4322727_7766740_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596972904065414002" /></a><br />Tyler Wigg-Stevenson is the director of the an organization called the Two Future's Project that gets Christians (particularly Evangelical Christians) in the loop and on board with abolition of nuclear weapons and he will be with us May 5 at the cohort.<br /><br />Two Futures is a noble organization not just for their mission but also in the way their broad collation of pastoral and political supporters (Fmr. Secretary of State George Shultz and Chuck Coleson to Jim Wallis, Bell Heybels and Rob Bell) encourages activism way above partisan bickering. This is a somewhat personal appeal for your presence because I too am big believer in what TFP is about and hope to see as many people as possible catch their vision.<br /><br />Tyler will be with us on May 5 to talk about the future of Two Futures and the special opportunity we who live in Tennessee have to be part of it.<br />If you can make it, please put this one on your calendar. It is not one to miss.<br /><br />Email me with any questions and I really hope to see you all May 5.<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-31858972750906315472011-04-05T10:08:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:16:02.831-07:00WTF?!: A theology of profanity this Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.relinquishingjunk.com/profanity.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.relinquishingjunk.com/profanity.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This Thursday, April 7 the Cohort "talks dirty" as we explore the purpose, place and yes, even theology, of profanity in the life of the church.<br />What is profanity, why does it matter and what is the place of it in the vernacular of faith? Furthermore, what issues do language and differences in language reveal to Christians seeking to embody the gospel in our culture in Nashville.<br /><br />Call you lunch orders in by 10:30 if you're able and we'll see you Thursday.<br />Just remember to watch your language;)<br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-57332603245754950752011-03-02T05:22:00.000-08:002011-03-02T05:25:09.862-08:00More Hard Words of Jesus this Thursday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwaJRxyKgcWyl4T0w287m5xahme4336nCU0VNkOXJyWAiqYlhfLJwyQNFrrdP9Gzp-KtwmcOieI4xTZ-1y627WugUZycUkMWMfyLPeGgTW_dnwFv83geav8dWnzJ1UjS_MGLrF/s1600/images.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwaJRxyKgcWyl4T0w287m5xahme4336nCU0VNkOXJyWAiqYlhfLJwyQNFrrdP9Gzp-KtwmcOieI4xTZ-1y627WugUZycUkMWMfyLPeGgTW_dnwFv83geav8dWnzJ1UjS_MGLrF/s400/images.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579472970308376418" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br />The Nashville cohort meets this Thursday for another installment in our series, "The Hard Words of Jesus and postmodern interpretation". This week we wrestle with the implications of Jesus' teaching that "the poor you will have with you always - but you will not always have me" (John 12: 1-11).<br />If you can, read it here first and think about what implications are for Christians seeking to do the justice of God in a world of greed.<br /><br />Directions and times below. Call you lunch orders in by 10:30 if you're able.<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-6654757964574004062011-02-01T12:47:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:48:28.623-08:00Ian Morgan Cron at the Cohort this Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.faithfulreader.com/art/authorphotos/cron-ian-morgan_150x110.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 110px;" src="http://www.faithfulreader.com/art/authorphotos/cron-ian-morgan_150x110.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br /><br />Thursday, February 3 the Cohort welcomes author Ian Morgan Cron.<br />Ian is a a sought after speaker and his book Chasing Francis has garnered as much critical praise as it has popular endearment.<br /><br />Come out Thursday for lunch and conversation with Ian.<br /><br />Directions and times are below. Call you lunch orders in by 10:30 if you're able.<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-9125348224670399122011-01-03T10:29:00.000-08:002011-01-03T12:33:58.550-08:00Judgement Day this Thursday at the Cohort!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_04/JudgementDayL_468x352.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 352px;" src="http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/01_04/JudgementDayL_468x352.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Thursday, January 6 the Cohort will explore the theological category of judgement. This is an extension of our Second COming conversation last month and promises to be great.<br /><br />Christianity's historic creeds proclaim that Jesus will return to "judge the living and the dead", but what exactly does that mean? How one defines judgement will determine what kind of "good news" Jesus return means. Furthermore, how does Jesus judgement intersect with his teachings "not to judge lest you be judged yourself" and how do missional Christians hold all these things together?<br />We'll explore all this and more this Thursday at the Saucer. See you there!<br /><br />Directions and times are below. Call you lunch orders in by 10:30 if you're able.<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-41288353495123590052010-11-29T13:46:00.000-08:002010-11-29T13:48:48.903-08:00Return of the King! This Thursday at the Cohort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.impawards.com/2003/posters/lord_of_the_rings_the_return_of_the_king.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 510px; height: 755px;" src="http://www.impawards.com/2003/posters/lord_of_the_rings_the_return_of_the_king.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Advent greetings all,<br />The Nashville cohort returns for this Thursday, December 2 at the Flying Saucer for a conversation that will take us back to the future;)<br /><br />Advent is a season of the church year dedicated to the Second Coming of Christ. As such, the Cohort is going to explore this most diversely interpreted doctrine by asking, "What are the missional implications of Christ's second coming in our day?" "Does it matter anymore and if it does matter, why?"<br /><br />To avoid the conversation devolving into an eschatological pissing match I want to offer any of you who have particular views on the second coming to email them to me so I can present them for "missional evaluation on Thursday. This way everyone gets heard and we can have a constructive conversation about something that even Jesus warns not to get too fussy about.<br /><br />Directions and times are below. Call you lunch orders in by 10:30 if you're able.<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Peace,<br />Dixon<br />-------------<br />www.nashvillecohort.blogspot.com<br />dixonkinser@me.comDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-6474667928743694032010-11-03T09:28:00.001-07:002010-11-03T09:29:52.070-07:00What Are You Wondering?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kalamu.com/bol/wp-content/content/images/stevie%20wonder%2012.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 341px;" src="http://www.kalamu.com/bol/wp-content/content/images/stevie%20wonder%2012.jpeg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br />The Nashville cohort convenes tomorrow to ask the question "What are you wondering?". Bring your freshest questions and conjecture and we'll get after them all over lunch. <br /><br />Directions and times below. Call in your lunch orders (615) 259-3039) by 11:00 if you're able.<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-55347551731550256772010-10-05T10:07:00.000-07:002010-10-05T10:17:27.592-07:00The Cohort gets Foolish this Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2eT-mZ5t2OeySAc9fDqwewPD3zRNMRNZ5fY7Hb1G4pfhyphenhyphenujOfX_Rm8CKM9_TQ8zUHVTxbqMxJ9tMv-PPuDLP-yTcNktj4wed9cJ2lBfOq-_QMza4AKEShYn94oE_pL4PkbyRX/s1600/get-rich-or-die-tryin-0808--94713503.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2eT-mZ5t2OeySAc9fDqwewPD3zRNMRNZ5fY7Hb1G4pfhyphenhyphenujOfX_Rm8CKM9_TQ8zUHVTxbqMxJ9tMv-PPuDLP-yTcNktj4wed9cJ2lBfOq-_QMza4AKEShYn94oE_pL4PkbyRX/s200/get-rich-or-die-tryin-0808--94713503.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524612308666931698" /></a><br />The Nashville cohort returns October 7 for another installment in our series, "The Hard Words of Jesus and postmodern interpretation". <br /><br />This week we wrestle with the implications of Jesus' parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21).<br />If you can, read it <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012:13-21&version=TNIV">here</a> first and think about what implications are for Christians seeking to do the justice of God in a world of greed.<br /><br />Peace,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-7500949870114198282010-08-31T08:29:00.000-07:002010-08-31T08:31:20.131-07:00Churchhouse DisneyGreetings all,<br />The Cohort begins it's fall run this Thursday with a conversation about Jesus and Disneyland. <br /><br />We will me from<br />11:30-1:00pm at the Flying Saucer in the Pool Room:<br />11 10th Ave. South<br />(Located Behind Union Station)<br />Nashville, TN 37203<br /><br />Our topic this month is: How do we helpfully navigate, engage and remain wise regarding the Disneification of Christianity and how do we move from decrying it to redeeming it?<br />Come out September 2 for the conversation<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-66160900851204309732010-08-04T09:39:00.000-07:002010-08-04T09:40:51.040-07:00Cohort Returns September 2Hey all,<br />Hang in there through the heat advisories and look for the cohort to return Thursday, September 2.<br />We'll have a conversation about culture, Disney and the kingdom of God.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you there!<br /><br />Peace,<br />DDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-38315224051796151892010-06-02T13:46:00.000-07:002010-06-29T13:26:24.734-07:00Cohort gets Patriotic on July 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GvTqU4aVcrrvoGyyhkegTdwx2qIwoWI0ygdU4Ee8mo1rlmX_6O4SoJ7N_Bj_haPfTmAcEoo5slz_ki1xfSOzLYX7gb24lBEG3HEzKFRYvy5aEeCnS0wQgDFCMkocLqW5qPXV/s1600/american-jesus.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GvTqU4aVcrrvoGyyhkegTdwx2qIwoWI0ygdU4Ee8mo1rlmX_6O4SoJ7N_Bj_haPfTmAcEoo5slz_ki1xfSOzLYX7gb24lBEG3HEzKFRYvy5aEeCnS0wQgDFCMkocLqW5qPXV/s320/american-jesus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478283838717471202" /></a><br />Greetings all,<br />The Nashville cohort finally returns July 1 for a conversation about "God and Country".<br />How do missional Christians live as excellent citizen's in their countries with out kowtowing to empire? And, what's more difficult, what does a discipline of holy gratitude look like for the country we live in and the people who have died in it's service?<br /><br />Come out July 1 for conversation around all these confusing and powerful issues. Holly Rankin Zaher guides us through these issues!<br /><br />Peace,<br />DixonDixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466763.post-25953132714715217732010-05-05T09:33:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:34:19.313-07:00Cohort Off for Tomorrow - Back in JuneHey all,<br />Given recent events in Nashville the Cohort will not meet tomorrow.<br />Please keep everyone affected by the flood and the volunteers that are serving them (which include some of our regulars) in your prayers.<br />If you have a need please let me know and I can connect you with some of the great volunteer organizations in the city.<br /><br />The cohort will reconvene June 3.<br /><br />Thanks and peace in Jesus,<br />Dixon<br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />O merciful Father, who has taught us in your holy Word that<br /><br />you do not willingly afflict or grieve your children:<br /><br />Look with pity upon the sorrows of your people for whom<br /><br />our prayers are offered. Remember them, O Lord, in mercy,<br /><br />nourish their soul with patience, comfort them with a sense of<br /><br />your goodness, lift up thy countenance upon them, provide for their physical needs <br /><br />and give them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.</span>Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00131098890773090275noreply@blogger.com1