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Ortberg argues that the desire for comfort and security often stands in the way of an authentic relationship with God - when people place too high a value on being secure and comfortable they may be reluctant to make the sacrifices God asks of them. TeachingsA central theme of his teaching and books is spiritual formation, the transforming of human character through authentic experiences with God. He then moved from California to Illinois to serve as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church until 2003, when he assumed his current role at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. From 1985 to 1990 he served as senior pastor at Simi Valley Community Church, and then from 1990 to 1994 at Horizons Community Church.
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He has also studied at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. īackgroundOrtberg earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College, and his M.Div. Another of his publications, The Life You've Always Wanted, has sold more than 500,000 copies as of 2008. Ortberg has published many books including the 2008 ECPA Christian Book Award winner When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box, and the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award winner If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. (born May 5, 1957, Rockford, Illinois) is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California, an evangelical church with over 4,000 members.
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They also have a dog and a cat, though they are ambivalent about the cat. They are parents of three children, Laura, Mallory and Johnny.
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They have been married for over 20 years and have enjoyed watching their own family grow. His wife Nancy is also a seminary graduate and also served as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. John has served as an adjunct faculty member in homiletics at Fuller where he is also a member of the Board of Trustees.Post graduate studies at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Seminary.Senior Pastor, Simi Valley Community Church, Simi Valley, California, 1985-1990.Senior Pastor, Horizons Community Church, Diamond Bar, California, 1990-1994.Teaching Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, Illinois, 1994-2003.Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Menlo Park, California, 2003 to present.He has also contributed to many other books and periodicals. John is the author of many books, including "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" and "The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Growth for Ordinary People", and his latest book, "Faith & Doubt". His teaching brings Scripture alive and invariably includes practical applications and warm humor. John Ortberg, is passionate about "spiritual formation," which is how people become more like Jesus. “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” Bible Study held every other Tuesday Please call the person listed by the study with any questions. The following Bible classes are being held in various places and are open to anyone that would like to attend. Peter WELS, Church and School, Freedom, Wisconsin Rap fans - ask someone in detox to help you click on the link.Īnonymous has left a new comment on your post " Freedom from St.