The Church Nerd
Loren Richmond Jr.Exploring how the church can rediscover its mission, practice faithful evangelism, and reimagine its life in a post-Christendom world.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 236 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Understanding the Church Through Power?
TL;DR:
I picked up Critical Dilemma expecting a predictable culture-war critique of Critical Race Theory and social justice ideology, but found a far more nuanced and serious treatment than expected. Reading it alongside Andrew Root’s Baa...
What If Evangelism Isn’t What We Think?
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What if evangelism is not about pressure, persuasion, or fixing people—but helping them behold God’s presence? Reflecting on Matthew’s Great Commission, Andrew Root’s theology of consolation, and stories from hospital chaplaincy an...
The Joy of an Epic Pour
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While reflecting on photos from my children’s baptism, I was struck not just by the moment itself, but by the unmistakable joy of the pastor officiating it. That joy didn’t seem rooted in success, ease, or optimism, but in grace fo...
Is the Mainline Holding Together Two Different Faiths?
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After hearing two very different Mainline ordination services in the same day, I found myself revisiting Ben Crosby’s argument that liberal Christianity and historic Christianity may increasingly function as “two different religion...
Does This Author Actually Understand Business as Mission?
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I picked up Doing Well by Doing Good expecting significant overlap with my own interests in church-based enterprise and social entrepreneurship. While the book offers some genuinely helpful case studies and practical insights, I fo...
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Pastor, chaplain, and podcaster writing at the intersection of faith, culture, and church renewal. A lowercase-e evangelical exploring theology, discipleship, and how historic faith speaks today—especially why the church still matters.
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