Check out what just went up over at InternetMonk.com (one of our favorite websites ever) – a little interview with yours truly about our ministry.
heart and fish,
DZ
Check out what just went up over at InternetMonk.com (one of our favorite websites ever) – a little interview with yours truly about our ministry.
heart and fish,
DZ
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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7 comments
John Zahl says:
Jul 29, 2009
Nice Dave! He has some very encouraging things to say about Mockingbird in his introduction. I especially like:
"I’ve been enjoying the blog and all the resources available at Mockingbird, and I believe we’re looking at the ground floor of something very important and significant: the beginnings of a significant voice that balances engagement of the culture at many levels- not just as fans, but as thoughtful communicators and observers- with Lutheran flavored Reformation Christianity."
themasterstable says:
Jul 29, 2009
Your ministry seems to be growing in every direction already, but a shout out from InternetMonk never hurt anybody. He's very humble about it, but is certainly one of the "biggies" in Christian blogging. He's sent traffic my way a time or two, and I can see I-Monk and Mockingbird being a good pairing. I'm glad to have been introduced to you at any rate.
Jacob says:
Jul 29, 2009
The posts over at I.M. are also very encouraging.
justin holcomb says:
Jul 30, 2009
That interview described Mbird so well. It really reflects the ethos and content. Ive been following and appreciating the insights from iMonk for a few years so it's cool to see his take on Mbird.
Jeff Hual says:
Jul 30, 2009
Wow, Dave…I learned a lot about MB from that myself! And I will be looking forward to Fall 2010…
DZ says:
Jul 30, 2009
The only thing i wish i'd added was in the "touchstone" section. that is, the mbird within me wanted to add some fiction/film/music: woody allen's Stardust Memories, the Big Book by AA, The Cocktail Party by TS Eliot, Mockingbird by Derek Webb, Les Miserables, Freud's Introductory Lectures, Dylan's Oh Mercy, Mystery and Manners by Flannery O'Connor and probably Whit Stillman's Barcelona. And definitely Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder.
Anyway…
Jeff Hual says:
Jul 30, 2009
DZ, that's a very interesting list…but let the interview lead people to the blog, and they will experience woody allen's Stardust Memories, etc. by full immersion.
Incidentally, I already noticed a couple of iMonk commentors commenting on Sean's Semi-Pelagianism post!