If you are bugged by the book Pagan Christianity and want to see George Barna and Frank Viola on the Hot Seat–your wish has come true.
I have been acquainted with Frank Viola’s work for several years now. His book, The Untold Story, has been a helpful complement to my approach of preaching through the New Testament. I had not read Pagan Christianity, but when the new edition came out, co-authored by George Barna, I was inundated with questions from around the globe. For those who don’t know, here is a quick bio on both men.
FRANK VIOLA is an influential voice in the contemporary house church movement. He has written numerous books on radical restoration, including Pagan Christianity and The Untold Story of the New Testament Church. His Web site contains many free resources for those who are seeking an alternative way of experiencing Christ and His church: www.ptmin.org.
GEORGE BARNA is the founder and Directing Leader of The Barna Group, a research and resource firm in Ventura, California, whose clients have ranged from ministries such as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Focus on the Family to corporations such as Ford and Walt Disney, as well as the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. To date, Barna has written thirty-nine books, including best sellers such as Revolution, Revolutionary Parenting, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, The Frog in the Kettle, and The Power of Vision. He has been hailed as “the most quoted person in the Christian church today” and is counted among its most influential leaders.
Okay, so now you know a bit about these guys, let’s get back to the book; Pagan Christianity. Based on the early reviews, I had serious questions about the content of this book. Rather than blogging my concerns, I decided to email Frank directly and to my surprise he called me back the next day. We had a very good conversation. From this, I wrote my first article which dealt with the heated rhetoric surrounding the book; what I called Pagan Conversations. Frank subsequently asked if I would like to do an interview with him and George. I was excited for the opportunity. After reading the book, I sent George and Frank a list of very direct and tough questions. They were gracious enough to answer. The interview is too long for one post, so I decided to divide it into smaller bits.
Over the next few days, I will post the revealing answers to my own nagging questions. I guarantee you will not find all of these issues addressed so directly anywhere else; so sit back and enjoy!
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Great Stuff! Can’t wait for the interviews