Member Since:
Nov. 10, 2010
David McDonald
Biography
My name is David McDonald and I am a pastor, drummer, photographer, graphic designer, and writer. Much of what I write is designed specifically to illustrate theological concepts to people within my congregation.
I tend to think of my theological writing as something akin to science fiction. SF is a genre in which an idea is often extrapolated into a setting and plot, with characters, so the full implications of that idea can be explored. I want to do that with theology, textual criticism (the study of the biblical manuscripts), and biblical exegesis (the determination of what the biblical text meant to its original audience).
I've been married for 12 years to a 6ft Canadian basketball player with Amazonian tendencies and a penchant for body piercing. Her name is Carmel - pronounced ("car" + "mel"...not "car-a-mel" or "cam-er-a" or "ca-mel", though her name has been said in all 3 wrong ways on numerous occasions).
We have 2 micronauts in our brood - Jacob (who loves Transformers, GI Joes, and thinks underpants make great hats), 7, and Anna (who likes to pretend she's either a dog, the karate kid, or a hot air balloon), 4. They are both ours (at least, we're pretty sure). We have a dog - Grand Master Flash Christmas Tree McDonald - who's part Bernese Mountain Dog and part werewolf. Our son is terrified of him, and our daughter rides him like She Ra on Swift Wind.
We grew up in Vancouver (home to the Olympics and the breeding ground for general coolness) and moved to middle-of-nowheresville Michigan in 2005. Strangely, I think it is still 2005 in Michigan. Carmel likes reality TV but I think that everything wrong with America begins on television shows that star either housewives or horny people. I prefer video games and dark beer - the sacraments of declining youthfulness among white males.
I've been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, CNN.com, and the New York Times for the innovative approach our church takes toward Christian spirituality. In 2006 I completed a Doctorate of Ministry with author and futurist Leonard Sweet (leonardsweet.com) at George Fox University. I've got 15 years of pastoral ministry under my belt, and currently serve as the "Coriolis: narrative" for Westwinds Church (westwinds.org), leading that community in a markedly different approach than that of almost any other church in the world - contemplative, Wesleyan, driven by story, enhanced by interactivity, authenticated by historical theologians and modern prophets alike.
I tend to think of my theological writing as something akin to science fiction. SF is a genre in which an idea is often extrapolated into a setting and plot, with characters, so the full implications of that idea can be explored. I want to do that with theology, textual criticism (the study of the biblical manuscripts), and biblical exegesis (the determination of what the biblical text meant to its original audience).
I've been married for 12 years to a 6ft Canadian basketball player with Amazonian tendencies and a penchant for body piercing. Her name is Carmel - pronounced ("car" + "mel"...not "car-a-mel" or "cam-er-a" or "ca-mel", though her name has been said in all 3 wrong ways on numerous occasions).
We have 2 micronauts in our brood - Jacob (who loves Transformers, GI Joes, and thinks underpants make great hats), 7, and Anna (who likes to pretend she's either a dog, the karate kid, or a hot air balloon), 4. They are both ours (at least, we're pretty sure). We have a dog - Grand Master Flash Christmas Tree McDonald - who's part Bernese Mountain Dog and part werewolf. Our son is terrified of him, and our daughter rides him like She Ra on Swift Wind.
We grew up in Vancouver (home to the Olympics and the breeding ground for general coolness) and moved to middle-of-nowheresville Michigan in 2005. Strangely, I think it is still 2005 in Michigan. Carmel likes reality TV but I think that everything wrong with America begins on television shows that star either housewives or horny people. I prefer video games and dark beer - the sacraments of declining youthfulness among white males.
I've been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, CNN.com, and the New York Times for the innovative approach our church takes toward Christian spirituality. In 2006 I completed a Doctorate of Ministry with author and futurist Leonard Sweet (leonardsweet.com) at George Fox University. I've got 15 years of pastoral ministry under my belt, and currently serve as the "Coriolis: narrative" for Westwinds Church (westwinds.org), leading that community in a markedly different approach than that of almost any other church in the world - contemplative, Wesleyan, driven by story, enhanced by interactivity, authenticated by historical theologians and modern prophets alike.
Where to find David McDonald online
Website: http://www.westwinds.org
Twitter: @guerillahost
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-mcdonald/5/a13/436
Blog: http://www.shadowinggod.com
Twitter: @guerillahost
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-mcdonald/5/a13/436
Blog: http://www.shadowinggod.com
Where to buy in print
Books
Heart of Gold
by David McDonald
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 41,500.
Language:
English.
Published: November 18, 2011
by
Samizdat Creative.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
We crave God's prosperity, abundance, and delight for ourselves; it is only right that we crave it for others as well. God wants to prosper us economically, in order to heal the world. Far from the gospel of prosperity, discover how justice and mission are fed by abundance and delight. Learn how to get on your feet financially. Use your financial freedom to serve and prosper others.
The Undwellable City
by David McDonald
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 109,500.
Language:
English.
Published: October 24, 2011
by
Samizdat Creative.
Categories:
Fiction » Christian » Suspense
On Good Friday, 2013, the DSRV crew of the la Dignite went missing in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia. Dr. Elisabeth Mann was among them. This is the story of her husband, David, one year later.
Advent: Preparation, Anticipation, & Hope in Christ's Coming
by David McDonald
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 41,480.
Language:
English.
Published: November 19, 2010
by
Samizdat Creative.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
Author Dr. David McDonald explores the reason, the anticipation, and the hope of Advent. Discover the real meaning behind this liturgical season. Dream once again about the life you want and the ways you can cooperate with God to begin living that life now. With a helpful, practical study guide at the end of each section, this book can help you use the Advent season to deepen your spiritual life.
Down to Earth: Why We're Really Here and Why It Matters
by David McDonald
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 30,070.
Language:
English.
Published: November 10, 2010
by
Samizdat Creative.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
Most people have heard that following Christ ought to be life changing. But even Christians know that life often feels too hard, even purposeless, and God seems too distant. It’s time we understood just how embedded we are with God, so that we can live free from guilt over past sins, free from spiritual failure resulting from ignoring God, and free from loneliness and spiritual isolation.
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