Sam Ochstein
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religion |
| Occupation | Pastor-theologian |
| Location | South Bend, IN, United States |
| Introduction | Husband, pastor, tea-sipping, coffee-drinking, aspiring theologian, wanna-be writer, Jesus-loving, people-loving, pilgrim on the way. If you're the type that's interested in more formal credentials, here are mine: Ordained in the Missionary Church denomination, I've served in pastoral ministry and leadership since 2006. I've earned a B.A. in Bible and Ministry, an M.Min. and M.A.T.S. from Bethel College (Mishawaka, IN). I'm currently working toward finishing an M.Div. at Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA) and I plan to eventually puruse doctoral studies in theology. |
| Interests | Reading books, buying books, and browsing for books!!! What can I say? I'm a total nerd. I also like to be outdoors, taking walks and jogging, hiking, and mountain biking. My interests include theology, philosophy of religion, Christian worship and liturgy, literature, memoir, movies, and music. |
| Favorite movies | When Harry Met Sally, It's a Wonderful Life, The Godfather movies, Love Actually, 50/50, One Day, Dead Poets Society,and a host of others! |
| Favorite music | 90s Alternative Rock, Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz, and most anything that is acoustic guitar driven. I love Coldplay and Hillsong! |
| Favorite books | I'm a voracious reader. Here are some books that have profoundly shaped my thinking on various issues. In Constant Prayer, The Myth of a Christian Nation, It, The Gospel of the Kingdom, The King Jesus Gospel, A Generous Orthodoxy, The Secret Message of Jesus, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Working the Angles, The Contemplative Pastor, The Pastor, Simply Christian, Simply Jesus, How God Became King, Basic Christianity, The Divine Hours (3 volumes), Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship |