Glenn Packiam

Pastor//Author//Speaker//Practical Theologian//Songwriter

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    N. T. Wright to Worship Leaders Today, Pt. 1: “On Scripture in Worship”
    Glenn Packiam
    • May 9, 2015
    • 1 min

    N. T. Wright to Worship Leaders Today, Pt. 1: “On Scripture in Worship”

    I had the privilege recently of being in a small room in London with Prof. N. T. Wright– who, as you know, goes by ‘Tom’; but it feels to...
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    Whitewashed Churches and the Mystery of Loving and Fearing God
    Glenn Packiam
    • Apr 30, 2015
    • 4 min

    Whitewashed Churches and the Mystery of Loving and Fearing God

    Love God, says one. Fear him, says another. Which is right? Perhaps the question is, Which comes first? We are accustomed to hearing that...
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    When Truth is Swallowed Up By ‘Love’
    Glenn Packiam
    • Apr 22, 2015
    • 4 min

    When Truth is Swallowed Up By ‘Love’

    Love is the highest truth. My truth is love. Phrases like these are not only popular, they resonate with us. Something feels right about ...
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    The Worship Leader as a Spiritual Guide
    Glenn Packiam
    • Mar 30, 2015
    • 4 min

    The Worship Leader as a Spiritual Guide

    We are in need of a Biblical imagination. We need a picture that captiviates us and pulls us into it, giving shape to our vocation, guard...
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    What’ s the Deal with Lent?
    Glenn Packiam
    • Feb 18, 2015
    • 4 min

    What’ s the Deal with Lent?

    “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a ...
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    NEW SONG– for Ash Wednesday and Beyond: “Always Be Enough”
    Glenn Packiam
    • Feb 13, 2015
    • 1 min

    NEW SONG– for Ash Wednesday and Beyond: “Always Be Enough”

    In year’s past, I’ve written about the what and why about Lent and Ash Wednesday. This year, I’d like to offer a song. I began writing it...
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    Better Sex, the Subjugation of Women, and Shades of the Real Thing
    Glenn Packiam
    • Feb 11, 2015
    • 3 min

    Better Sex, the Subjugation of Women, and Shades of the Real Thing

    I’m blushing. I don’t write like this. I don’t like to talk like this in public. But when the public conversation is about a book and a m...
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    Forget Following Your Dreams
    Glenn Packiam
    • Feb 5, 2015
    • 3 min

    Forget Following Your Dreams

    Follow your dream. Write your story. Live an epic life. I’m sorry, but I’m not buying it. This has long been the fodder of daytime talk s...
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    #PreacherProblems Pt. 4: “Prayer vs. Study”
    Glenn Packiam
    • Jan 27, 2015
    • 4 min

    #PreacherProblems Pt. 4: “Prayer vs. Study”

    This is a short blog series from me and a few of my preacher friends. Since many preachers spend Monday mornings replaying their sermons–...
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    #PreacherProblems, Pt. 3: “Biblical Illiteracy and the Narrative Arc”
    Glenn Packiam
    • Jan 20, 2015
    • 4 min

    #PreacherProblems, Pt. 3: “Biblical Illiteracy and the Narrative Arc”

    This is a short blog series from me and a few of my preacher friends. Since many preachers spend Monday mornings replaying their sermons–...
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    #PreacherProblems Pt. 2: “The Congregation as Collaborator”
    Glenn Packiam
    • Jan 12, 2015
    • 4 min

    #PreacherProblems Pt. 2: “The Congregation as Collaborator”

    Part 2 comes from my friend in Belgium, Filip De Cavel (far right in the pic), a fellow doctoral candidate at Durham University whose res...
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    #PreacherProblems Part 1: “Precision vs. Simplicity”
    Glenn Packiam
    • Jan 5, 2015
    • 4 min

    #PreacherProblems Part 1: “Precision vs. Simplicity”

    This is the start of a short blog series from me and a few of my friends. Since many preachers spend Monday mornings replaying their serm...
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    My Favorite Reads of 2014
    Glenn Packiam
    • Dec 29, 2014
    • 4 min

    My Favorite Reads of 2014

    As 2014 comes to a close, I’m thinking about the books that inspired me, enlightened me, challenged me, and fired my imagination this yea...
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    The Trouble With Exodus
    Glenn Packiam
    • Dec 17, 2014
    • 4 min

    The Trouble With Exodus

    As the buzz would have it, there is much to find troubling about Ridley Scott‘s Exodus: Gods and Kings. Mainstream reviewers are bemoanin...
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    Glenn Packiam
    • Dec 5, 2014
    • 1 min

    Advent Video Devotionals: “When God Comes Near…”

    24/7 Prayer, an amazing movement and ministry led by Pete Greig, has launched their Advent video devotionals. These are wonderful, 3-4 mi...
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    The Problem With Our Critique of Modern Worship, Pt. 2
    Glenn Packiam
    • Nov 13, 2014
    • 5 min

    The Problem With Our Critique of Modern Worship, Pt. 2

    In part 1, I named five of the more common criticisms we hear about modern worship: It is so noisy; there are too many monosyllabic chant...
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    The Problem With Our Critique of Modern Worship, Pt. 1
    Glenn Packiam
    • Nov 10, 2014
    • 5 min

    The Problem With Our Critique of Modern Worship, Pt. 1

    What are the repeated critiques you hear about modern worship? It is so noisy. And why is every bridge a monosyllabic chant? (eg. ‘whoa…o...
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    Advent Resources, 2014 Edition
    Glenn Packiam
    • Nov 6, 2014
    • 6 min

    Advent Resources, 2014 Edition

    I am getting really excited for the year to begin. No, not the calendar year…the Church’s Year, the journey from Advent to Christmas, to 
your advent alarms us. 
Wake us from drowsy worship, 
from the sleep that neglects love, 
and the sedative of misdirected frenzy. 
Awaken us now to your coming, 
and bend our angers into your peace. Amen. Second Sunday of Advent BCP TRADITIONAL: Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for
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    Is There a Difference Between Public Statements and Pastoral Exhortation?
    Glenn Packiam
    • Oct 20, 2014
    • 4 min

    Is There a Difference Between Public Statements and Pastoral Exhortation?

    [NOTE: This is a follow-up piece to my initial response to the reactions to Hillsong’s decision to decline making a public statement on ‘...
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    It’s Too Easy To Dismiss Hillsong…and Miss Our Shared Problem
    Glenn Packiam
    • Oct 18, 2014
    • 4 min

    It’s Too Easy To Dismiss Hillsong…and Miss Our Shared Problem

    So, Hillsong declined to publicly declare a position on ‘LGBT issues’. And the internet was awash with opinions. Some shook their heads i...
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