WHAT: Mockingbird seeks to connect the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways.
WHY: Are we called Mockingbird? The name was inspired by the mockingbird’s peculiar gift for mimicking the cries of other birds. In a similar way, we seek to repeat the message we have heard - God’s word of grace and forgiveness.
HOW: Via every medium available! At present this includes (but is not limited to) a daily weblog, semi-annual conferences, and an ongoing publications initiative.
WHO: At present, we employ two full-time staff, David Zahl and Ethan Richardson and one part-time, William McDavid. They are helped and supported by a large number of contributing volunteers and writers. Our board of directors is chaired by Mr. Thomas Becker.
WHERE: Our offices are located in Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA.
WHEN: Mockingbird was incorporated in June 2007 and is currently in its sixth year of operation.
The work of Mockingbird is made possible by the gifts of private donors and churches. Our 2013 operating budget is roughly $170,000, and with virtually no overhead, your gifts translate directly into mission and ministry. Can you help? Please feel free to email us at info@mbird.com if you have any questions or would like more information.
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2 comments
Christopher says:
Jun 18, 2008
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been listening to the samples on iTunes and it’s clear that Dennis anticipated many of the trends that would follow. Kind of reminds me of listening to Shuggie Otis and thinking, “I’ve heard this somewhere before. . . “
John Zahl says:
Jul 13, 2008
Dennis Wilson is one of my all-time faves! The music he made toward the end of his rather tragic career was undeniably Christian. Don’t believe me? Check out the following four quotes, all found on the recent re-release of Pacific Ocean Blues/Bambu Sessions:
“I believe my Jesus is in my soul. Come on brother, let’s rock and roll.” (Friday Night)
“I know a carpenter who had a dream, killed the man but you couldn’t kill the dream. Who said it was easy? People gotta be free!” (Dreamer)
“My Jesus, you open up my heart and make me laugh when I’m feelin’ down. No more lonely nights.” (You and I)
“Turn the corner all alone? He meets you there. The one you love is everywhere, and you can follow. When summer burns and winter blows, the Holy Man. When you lose the innocence, he’s standing there. Holy Man will meet you there.” (The Holy Man)
Amazing, no? I think so!