Here are my favourite bloggers from the past year:

1. Jordon Cooper - I have said for a long time that Jordon's blog is my favourite blog on all things emerging church [his new church community's blog is excellent as well]. This guy just seems to know what's going on in "emerging church land" and keeps us all up-to-date. But the fact is, he also has information on all kinds of subjects on his blog as well. I like how he fills the reader in on what's happening in the world -news, politics, sports, etc. - and also in his own life. His "contextless links" are fun. But it's his vulnerability about his own life and health that I really appreciate the most. Well, this past year I would say I appreciated his blog even more than usual because we have really developed a great friendship [in person as well as online] that I really value.
   
2. Steve Taylor - Of all the pastor-types that I know and respect, Steve is really high on my list. You already know I love his book, "The Out Of Bounds Church?" as I did a whole week of posts on it back in November. I love reading his blog because... well, frankly because Steve is an emerging church practitioner who is much smarter than me. His ideas and his heart for the Kingdom are very inspiring. I love his style of writing and his creativity. Steve's voice is ultra-important in the emerging church conversation.
3. Nathan Colquhoun - OK, Nathan lived with my family for four months this year and while I can attest to the fact that he is a stinky man, his blog isn't stinky. Nathan is someone I really love and respect and I look forward to reading his blog every day. He has a great ability to put his thoughts "out there" for everyone to see in a way that is authentic and genuine. I am enjoying watching theStory [the church he is planting with some friends in Sarnia] and can't wait to see what happens for him in 2007... he is getting married in May!
   
4. Jonny Baker - I don't know Jonny, but from what I read and see on his blog, he's a very cool guy who I think I would really like. His blog is super-creative and ideas oriented. His "worship tricks" are a brilliant resource for any practitioner of emerging church or alt. worship. His influence in the emerging church conversation is immense. His articles, ideas, photos, and thoughts have influenced my thinking and practice at The Freeway over the years. I appreciate his blog and hope to meet him face-to-face some day.
   
5. David Fitch - And I'm not just saying that because he talks about me and The Freeway in his book, "The Great Giveaway" either... although that was very kind of him and worthy of some link-love, for sure. David continues to challenge my thinking, not only through his blog, but in our friendship as well. He is one of the smartest practioner/thinkers out there. His blog is huge. And he is one of the nicest guys I know. Enough said.
   

Labels: blogging, friends