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Hi, I'm AJ Vanderhorst. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, home of the mighty Jayhawks, I currently live near downtown Kansas City. I'm married to the beautiful Lindsay, and have two rambunctious kids, Aidan and Asher. At the moment, my goal is to freelance write & get an urban church plant off the ground. It would also be cool to keep my hoops game alive and see a downtown Renaissance in KC.

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This blog is where I think out loud about knowing Jesus, living out my theology, and making risky plans, so it has a personal, sometimes confessional flavor. We want to see a new, Jesus-exalting, culturally-focused work of God started in the urban arts district of KC. Feel free to contact me if something here sparks your interest.

Buzz: Culture Making by Andy Crouch

Culture MakingI first encountered Andy Crouch via a blurb he wrote in David Kinnaman’s UnChristian (review). Even in a page and a half, Crouch established himself as a thinker with a unique perspective and strong voice, and grabbed my attention as a top contributing author. Now I’m holding his first full-length book in my hands: Culture Making.

Here’s what esteemed author/pastor/theologian Tim Keller has to say about this volume:

“Culture Making is on of the few books taking the discussion about Christianity and cultre to a new level. It is a rare mix of the theoretical and the practical, its definitions are nuanced but not abstract, and it strikes all kinds of fine balances. I highly recommend it.”

Gotta admit I’m pumped. Andy Crouch also blogs.

Dwell Urban Church Planting Conference 2008: Audio

I wasn’t able to make the Dwell conference in New York City, but this free audio from the likes of Tim Keller and Darrin Patrick looks great. Of course, if someone felt very strongly about paying my way to the London Dwell conference, I wouldn’t shout him down.

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    • Aidan at bedtime: "I'm not scared...just a little bit nervous." 2 hrs ago
    • Still trying to get back in rhythm after the move...coffee andcollege hoops r the equivalent of comfort foods. 6 hrs ago
    • KC residents...if you're feeling down today, stop and think about the fact that UNC got beat last night by a marginal NCAA tourney team :) 8 hrs ago
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