John Hall's Page

Your Anglican Church Body Affiliation (CofE, TEC, AMiA...) - Leave blank if not applicable

The Episcopal Church

Your Diocese

Arizona

Your City

Chandler

Your Parish

Saint Matthew's

Your parish website

http://www.saintmatthewschurch.org

Your blog (if you have one)

http://episcopopcorn.wordpress.com

Your Anglican 'Species'

Priest

Your 'Day Job'

Rector

What you do for fun and re-creation?

I enjoy creating new ways to be the church, especially online. My latest project is the 8-times daily "Jesus Sound Bite" on Twitter. It's a word or a phrase quoting Jesus. See it at www.twitter.com/jesussoundbite.

I also love to garden. I grow many of my own vegetables for dinner.

Keeping fit at the gym is also a part of my weekly routine.

What do you see as some of the biggest challenges facing Anglicans today?

I believe Anglicans are most challenged by the need to stay on task and to not lose focus. We are all too easily derailed by tangents and infighting. We need to be a people of the living Gospel, bringing the caring touch of Christ to the world, respecting the dignity of every person.

What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for Anglicans today?

We have such a rich depth of spirituality to share. We are at our best when we are striving for justice and peace. We understand that faith does not mean believing in what is "correct," but rather is a relationship with God in community with others.

What do you want Anglimergent to be? and what other Anglimergent resources, gatherings, activities or events would you find helpful for your ministry?

A gathering place for out of the box ideas and people.