===alan rudnick===
Alan Rudnick is a associate executive minister at DeWitt Community Church in Syracuse, New York. He holds an M.Div. degree from Palmer Theological Seminary and is currently a Th.D. student at La Salle University. His book, “The Work of the Associate Pastor” was published with Judson Press in 2012. Alan’s writing has been featured with the Syracuse Post-Standard, Albany Times Union, The Christian Century, Baptist News Global, The Baptist Standard, Christian Reflection, Christian Citizen, Associated Baptist Press, and The Fund of Theological Education. Alan served on three leadership boards at the national level: The General Board of General Ministries American Baptist Churches U.S.A., Board of Directors for the Home Mission Society of the American Baptist Churches U.S.A., and the Missions Council for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Alan is also an alum of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership Lewis Fellows program. Alan graduated from Eastern University cum laude in 2003. He entered Palmer Theological Seminary as a Presidential Scholar and graduated in 2006 with a Master of Divinity. His ordination is with the American Baptist Churches U.S.A. and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Alan is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program at La Salle University. He served churches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York.
“I think it’s reached its zenith with coffee and hipster pastors and bands — there was more style over substance. I hope we’re done with that superficial Christianity.” --Alan Rudnick on "Poser Christianity" 3.23.15
Alan Rudnick
"Author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien, once wrote, “Not all who wander are lost.” Tolkien’s famous line points to what a journey of lostness can produce. In the Lord of the Rings books, it is in getting lost that the characters discover their inner strength, new relationships, purpose, and discover new gifts and skills that they never knew existed. Life’s journeys are just as much about the process of the journey as they are about the destination. On the journey of life, we discover whom we are becoming and whom we belong to: God."
--Alan Rudnick; 10.18.22
Sister, don’t ‘go home’; go preach!
Although not as common as it was for generations in Baptist life, one can still hear church members refer to one another as sister or brother, such as “Sister Smith” or “Brother Jones.” These titles, indicators of respect, esteem and mutuality, also reflect our identity as members of the household of God. A public conflict between a “brother” and “sister” in the Christian community recently garnered headlines in national religious media. I was not shocked when I heard that popular conservative preacher and author John MacArthur, speaking at a Southern Baptist conference, did not affirm women in the pulpit.
(Alan Rudnick; Baptist News Global; 10/29/19) READ MORE>>>>>
Although not as common as it was for generations in Baptist life, one can still hear church members refer to one another as sister or brother, such as “Sister Smith” or “Brother Jones.” These titles, indicators of respect, esteem and mutuality, also reflect our identity as members of the household of God. A public conflict between a “brother” and “sister” in the Christian community recently garnered headlines in national religious media. I was not shocked when I heard that popular conservative preacher and author John MacArthur, speaking at a Southern Baptist conference, did not affirm women in the pulpit.
(Alan Rudnick; Baptist News Global; 10/29/19) READ MORE>>>>>
Alan Rudnick
“If Christians want to fight more about or express their need to have gun ownership, as it being a fundamental right, I would ask, are they in proportion advocating for the well-being and welfare of the oppressed and the sojourner?”
--Alan Rudnick (Frederick News Post) Mar 15, 2019
“If Christians want to fight more about or express their need to have gun ownership, as it being a fundamental right, I would ask, are they in proportion advocating for the well-being and welfare of the oppressed and the sojourner?”
--Alan Rudnick (Frederick News Post) Mar 15, 2019
 Alan Rudnick
“The purpose of God’s word is not a hidden message to decipher, but for us to know … our story as God’s people and the story of the good news and how God has come to redeem us. Jesus spoke more about the poor and injustice than end times. Dispensationalism ignores the basis of Jesus’ ministry.” -Alan Rudnick; 2016
 Alan Rudnick
“It's easy to paint this Baltimore story about race or "thugs" because it sells TV ads. However, what you are seeing on TV or on the internet is not the whole story. If You simply watch one news station or read one newspaper articles on Baltimore you are not informed. By letting some of the story come to your attention, you most likely are getting the worst of the worst. You are only getting 5% of the story." -Alan Rudnick; Albany Times Union; 4.29.25 |
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“When we have drive-thru communion, or we have drive-thru events like this at our church, you should just see people’s faces light up, [and] the smiles on their faces. We’re able to pray with people. They can stay in their cars. They feel safe. We feel safe and try to keep a sense of continuity for our faith."
-Alan Rudnick; Feb 17, 2021: Christian Post: 'Ashes to Go': Ash Wednesday observances altered as COVID-19, snow create difficulties
“When we have drive-thru communion, or we have drive-thru events like this at our church, you should just see people’s faces light up, [and] the smiles on their faces. We’re able to pray with people. They can stay in their cars. They feel safe. We feel safe and try to keep a sense of continuity for our faith."
-Alan Rudnick; Feb 17, 2021: Christian Post: 'Ashes to Go': Ash Wednesday observances altered as COVID-19, snow create difficulties