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innov8r: 46, Male
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Introduction: transposing the deculturalization of the church

Name: Greg Finch

Age and Gender: 45 male

City: New Orleans

State:: LA

Country:: USA

Where are you from?: Wyoming

My VOXTROPOLIS blog: innov8r.voxtropolis.com

My Website:: www.xlifeonline.com

My other Website: bigeasyeats.blogspot.com

Mac or PC: PC - just postponing another learning curve

Religious Preferences:: Follower of Christ

Your astrological sign: not my bag

Political Tendencies:: whoever promotes personal responsibility

What is your "cover" (occupation)?: pastor

What is your vocation (passion)?: church revitalization

What are you working on now (mission)?: allowing Christ to transform the church through me

If you could live anywhere in the world, what city would be your "Gotham"?: New Orleans - I chose my Gotham a year before Katrina

Favorite Movies: Jeremiah Johnson,

If you pressed play on your iPod, what song would come up?: So What - Miles Davis (1st cut on "Kind of Blue" 1959)

Favorite Music:: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Big Daddy Weave, Dave Weckl, Derek Webb, Joshua Bell, Jack Johnson, Marcia Ball (search that eclectic list!)

Really, anything done well - EXCEPT - bubble gum rock & roll, and of course country.

Favorite Artists: Barbara Kruger, Mark Tansey, Ralph Goings

What book(s) are you reading right now?: The Lost Secret of the New Covenant - Malcolm Smith, The Present Future - Reggie McNeal, A Renegade's Guide to God - David Foster

Favorite Authors: Paul, Erwin McManus, Ed Stetzer, David Foster

Favorite Books: Seizing Your Divine Moment - Erwin McManus (circa 2003), Classic Christianity - Bob George (not a literary masterpiece, but important), Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck (I was stuck in Des Moines for 6 months and decided to read "the classics")

Favorite TV Shows:: PGA Tour on Sunday afternoon, Whatever's on Food Network, New Orleans Saints Football (Who Dat?)

What's your MBTI?: ESTJ

What is your given Superhero Name?: Bob

Relationship Status:: Married

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Big Easy Eats

Jacques-Imos, New Orleans LA

Big thanks to my friends Larry and Candy for treating tonight! Once again we were blessed with the company of a missionary to Thailand, who happens to be from Canada. What an interesting lens through which to see the Big Easy. This is my third visit to Jacques-Imos and I have yet to be "underwhelmed." Jacques was outside greeting his guests and really enjoying it, with laughter and smiles in abundance. Jacques-Imos is one of a few restaurants in the Crescent City that is more cajun than creole. Our reservation (available to parties of five or more) had us seated in less than five minutes in the building next door, a spot with larger table settings. I missed the walk through the spotless kitchen that has been a highlight of previous visits. The main dining room is separated from the bar and front door by the kitchen, no kidding! For a party of two you could choose to dine outside in the back of Jacques's little truck. I love dining adventure. The service is always knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. Tonight we had too many servers assigned to our table, or something, because they doubled up on most of their inquiries. Not a big deal and we got lots of attention.

This adventure started with crab cakes and fried grits - fantastic! If you're open to new ideas don't miss the Shrimp and Alligator Sausage Cheesecake. I had crawfish etouffe; a crawfish stew served over rice. Donna, our guest from afar, had the Vegetable Delight (I think that was the name) it looked great. I had a bite of Claire's stuffed pork chop and it was excellent. I normally get the Cajun Bouillabaisse because it is a great example of culinary creativity. If you don't like your food to look back at you this dish could be problematic. It is a delicious, hearty, bayou in a bowl, experience. Jacques-Imos is great food in a fun environment, that's kid friendly and won't break the bank. This is a must try for Big Easy Eats!

Jacques-Imos
(link is NYC location)
8324 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
504) 861-0886

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Naming the Heroes

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My first hero was my Mom. She raised two boys by herself in the sixties and seventies. We traveled around in a Studebaker. She worked at the little daily newspaper, "The Boomerang" in Laramie Wyomi... Read More »

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I got some time to spend with Guy Roberts of SPUR58. Great Player!

Check out SPUR58's new CD "Sleepwalkers"

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Max Roach: January 10, 1924 - August 16, 2007

Jazz great Max Roach reachs end of battle with cancer.

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Death of a Rebel

I have been an admitted "rebel" for as long as I can remember. Before I began to follow Jesus Christ I was a rebel. The launching of my identity as a true rebel was not directed toward my Mom, or "The Man", it was turning the pinnacle of high school social life into a…

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At 9:35am on August 27th, 2007, Michael Petrow said…: Thanks! The first time I went to Denver, I asked a local, "But where are all the people?" He laughed and said, "You must be near New York City." D has my fav blend of art, music, education, and nature close by. One of these days I'll head out that way, but not yet...
And PS-Jeremiah Johnson is an amazing movie.

At 2:33am on August 7th, 2007, Michael Alexander McManus said…: hey, im a percussionist, and i say lets do it.

At 6:34am on July 25th, 2007, Rob Nicholls said…: Hi innov8r. Love the music! Thanks for posting the video of Dave and Chick. Just beautiful stuff. I feel a kinship in your music and your passion.

At 3:53pm on July 24th, 2007, Mark Jackson said…: Hey, 8er... thanks for the comment (I'm beginning to feel at home).

And it was certainly weird to pop up to your page & see Dave Foster's book there - Dave was one of my mentors during those crazy church planting years.

At 12:10am on July 20th, 2007, the sojourner said…: hey innov8r, the header photo brings back several memories. my wife visited new orleans in march 2005. enjoyed the city, the food and cafe du monde.