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Origins Registration is now Available

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You can now register for the next Origins Project conference to be held in Pasadena CA May 22-24, 2006. Register at www.theoriginsproject.org.

16 Responses to “Origins Registration is now Available”

1. Mike Dewsnap
   Jan 12th, 2006 at 2:30 pm

   I am very stoked for Origins 2006. I have many great things about last year. I look forward to meaningful dialogue and a deeper look into the passionate eternal call of Jesus Christ. I am not looking for a “how to” or “steps to,” I am sick of that and I feel, think and believe that the world has become bored with the “self help” Christianity. If they cut us they want to know what we will bleed…will we bleed eternity (Ecc. 3:11) or an anemic fluid. Have we really come so far…maybe we are back in the garden with fruit in hand and a choice to make. Risk passionatly…love passionatly…live passionatly.

2. Annie Lindstrom
   Jan 22nd, 2006 at 1:32 pm

   I finished reading The Barbarian Way and went straight to my computer to find out how someone in Southwest Florida could meet up with a group of other barbarians. A barbarian for most of my life, I became truly aware of it only recently. I became certain of it when I read this:
   “I am convinced that even now there are multitudes of followers of Jesus Christ who are sick and tired of the church playing down the call of God. My travels only confirm that the murmurings of revolution are everywhere. I am convinced that there is an uprising in the works and that no one less than God is behind it.” p. 114 The Barbarian Way E.McManus
   I know very little about Origins, but I’m sure its something that I need to experience. So I’m just going to “jump” and see what happens next! See you in May.

3. eric
   Jan 22nd, 2006 at 5:18 pm

   See you in May, Annie!

4. Blakely
   Jan 22nd, 2006 at 8:01 pm

   Annie, same with me! I decided to jump in and do it too! Should be a good change in scenery from Kansas! See you there!

5. Annie Lindstrom
   Jan 23rd, 2006 at 8:25 am

   Eric and Blakely, Thank you for your replies. Because of them I already feel a little united with other Barbarians. I’m definitely jazzed. One reason is because in addition to Erwin’s book, I’ve also read Blue Like Jazz and Velvet Elvis in the past month, both on the advice of my pastor. In addition to Erwin’s other books, what else should I feast on until May? I’m open to suggestion, big time! Rob Bell makes a bunch of suggestions in the footnotes to VE.

6. Blakely
   Jan 24th, 2006 at 7:58 pm

   Annie,
   I’ve read Blue Like Jazz and am looking forward to
   VE. I am finishing up a book from Catalyst (www.injoy.com). It’s Catalyst Groupzine-Innovative Small Group Study for the Next Generation leader. It definately challenged my mind (especially growing up in the “modern” church) but offers really useful work and reflection space.

7. Greg Borchert
   Jan 24th, 2006 at 8:16 pm

   I am very excited to be able to attend the 2006 OriginsProject. I’m a 55 year old layperson, and have dedicated most of my life to serving God and His people. Yet, somehow, I sense that there are many doors yet to be opened. I’ve never been afraid to risk it all, but I also haven’t recently felt God’s call to risk or give my all in a way that’s different from what I’ve been doing. If there’s a better way that I can do more good, then that’s what I want to do. In my youth I was a wildman, even a wildman Christian, yet I’m not sure that’s what it means to be a Barbarian. Somehow Erwin McManus and Mosaic give me hope that it’s possible to live out one’s faith without fear or compromise. I come to the Origins Project seeking to discover new directions, new challenge and purpose.

8. Brandon Ellis
   Jan 25th, 2006 at 9:24 am

   Annie, in addition to the Bible, I recommend reading “The Search to Belong” by Joseph Meyers.
   It’s a thoughtful read about community.

   I eventually hope to make it to Origins, but probably not this year, as I have a one-year anniversary trip planned for my wife and I around that time.

   It’s been amazing over the past few years how God has used Erwin McManus and Mosaic to challenge both myself and the people around me, even though we’re halfway accross the country in WI.

9. Mike Dewsnap
   Jan 26th, 2006 at 12:16 pm

   Throw off the shackles of “civilization” and gird yourselves with a loin cloth, Jesus is moving those who have nothing to hide to a passionate adventure. I am stoked to hear that so many people from around the the US are…well…stoked about Origins. See you all there. I will make it a point to write down names and try to make contact. Annie, some books that were VERY beneficial to me were “A New Kind of Christian” by Brian Mclaren and “Myth of Certainty: the reflective christian and the risk of comittment” by Daniel Taylor
   In A New Kind of Christian, Brian Mclaren takes you on a spiritual journey that engages your heart as well as your mind. He uses personal stories along with historical fact to help us understand how we have gotten to where were at. This story captures a new spirit of Christianity–where personal, daily interaction with God is more important than institutional church structures, where faith is more about a way of life than a system of belief, where being authentically good is more important than being doctrinally “right,” and where one’s direction is more important than one’s present location (back cover).
   In The Myth of Certainty, Daniel Taylor,
   sympathizes with Christians who struggle with doubt.
   Without visible proof of God’s existence, certainty is
   impossible to find. Without certainty, putting faith in God is a risk. Despite this, Taylor argues convincingly against inaction. The risk of commitment must be made.
   There you go…hope it helps

   “the world is being changed by those who are being changed” -by someone important…truth is…I forgot :)
   Dare to be changed…let the birthing pains continue

10. Tim Norris
    Feb 3rd, 2006 at 5:07 am

    Erwin, I and a couple of other Barbarians from Ireland are hoping to head over to the Origins course in May. Really looking forward to it! I heard you at the Willowcreek conference last year in Cheltenham and what God said through you has changed my life and the lives of others who were there.

    Have read most of your books and get the poscast every week. Class stuff!

    Doing our best to break down the man-made rules and traditions here in Ireland and start to be Christ-Followers, not people-pleasers!

    Lokoing forward to seeing y’all in May!
    T.

11. kyle
    Feb 6th, 2006 at 11:55 am

    i was wondering are there any discounts for students for this conference?

12. aaron leung
    Feb 6th, 2006 at 10:06 pm

    would anyone know of any pastoral leadership opportunities that you can pass on my way?

13. lori
    Mar 1st, 2006 at 10:07 am

    looking for a church in fort myers florida where they will encourage barbarians

14. Tiv Madarasz
    Mar 15th, 2006 at 8:49 am

    Hi,

    Just finished reading Barbarian Way as well and really enjoyed it. We saw Erwin at Promise Keepers back in 2003 I think it was here in Toronto where the message about Johnathon’s armour bearer really hit me. Since then I’ve read Uprising and Barbarian Way.

    It’d be great to find some more Barbarians in Toronto and we’re hoping the Apr. 7th , 8th www.downpour.org event here in Toronto with James MacDonald and Beth Moore will bring His wonderful presence in a great way.

15. Annie Lindstrom
    Mar 29th, 2006 at 7:07 pm

    Hey everybody!
    I just got back from a mission trip to Guatemala during which a bunch of teens built a playground for kids at a Christian school in the poverty stricken side of Guatemala City. The experience was one of the things I’ve been needing to deepen my faith.
    As we sat watching the end of The Passion with the students, Jesus being beaten and beaten, I realized that this crime against him was the reason we were all in that room. The kids, the students, the faculty, the engineers from Kids Around the World. Jesus was the thing we all had in common and the reason we had for being together and the reason that school is there etc.
    It was a powerful moment.
    I’m now eagerly awaiting the conference. God is building me up for some wild stuff. I can feel it.
    Can’t wait to have this experience and meet others who will be having it with me.
    I’m making a movie video of the trip for the folks I went with. I’ll bring some copies with me to California.
    -Annie

16. Annie
    Apr 2nd, 2006 at 11:36 am

    LORI! + Looking for a Roomie for conference

    I live in Cape Coral and I go to Grace Methodist. We aren’t fully Barbarian, but we are pretty close. Write me an e-mail at annie.lindstrom@gmail.com and lets go get some coffee. Hope you are checking the board as I haven’t for some time but just saw your e-mail today.

    Also…I’m looking for someone to room with during the conference from Sunday through Wednesday night. Any women out there looking to share hotel expenses? Women only, please! : )
    Please e-mail me at above address if you want to try to work something out. I do not yet have a room. Anyone have any recommendations on where to stay?
    -Annie