From Mark at The Jesus Manifesto -

"I’m interested in your perceptions of influence in contrast to those who have actually influence you. Here’s how my little experiment will work. After each of the categories below, add people to the lists. If someone has already “taken your answer” put an “x” behind their name. Make sense? I’m assuming that some folks will add names to the list, but many others will agree…some folks will have lots of x-es after their names.

Once you’ve added to the list and posted on your site, please leave a comment here. I’ll try to keep the list updated. Oh, and please don’t list yourself or your own blog or your own community."

Who do you think are the two most influential Christian spiritual leaders today (in North America)?

1. Rick Warren xx
   
2. Joel Osteen
   
3. T.D. Jakes
   
4. Joyce Meyers x
   
5. Jim Wallis x
   

Who do you think are the two most influential emerging Christian spiritual leaders today (in North America)?

1. Brian McLaren x
   
2. Rob Bell xx
   
3. Todd Hunter
   
4. Tony Jones

Which two Christian spiritual leaders (in North America) do you think are most worthy of being influential?

1. Eugene Peterson x
   
2. Ched Myers
   
3. Rich Nathan
   
4. Diana Butler Bass
   
5. Jim Wallis xx
   
6. Brian McLaren x

Which two churchy or theological blogs do you think are the most influential?

1. The Jesus Creed xx
   
2. Real Live Preacher x
   
3. Tall Skinny Kiwix
   
4. Jollyblogger

Which two churchy or theological blogs have influenced you the most?

1. Reclaiming the Mission
   
2. Leaving Munster x
   
3. Internet Monk x
   
4. The Kinglings Muse
   
5. Jesus Creedx
   
6. Dylan's Lectionary Blogx

Which two North American church communities do you believe are the most influential?

1. Willow Creek xx
   
2. Saddleback xx
   
3. Lifechurch.tv
   
4. Vineyard Columbus, Ohio

Which two self-described emerging/missional (North American) communities do you believe are the most influential?

1. Solomon’s Porch xx
   
2. Mars Hill (take your pick) xx
   
3. Imagio Dei, Portland

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Which two North American church communities do you think are most worthy of being influential?

1. Church of the Savior (Washington, D.C.)
   
2. A Catholic Worker house…take your pick
   
3. Oscar Romero Catholic Worker, Oklahoma City
   
4. Koinonia, Georgia
   
5. Apostles Church, Seattle WA
   
6. Vintage Faith
   
7. St. Sabina (Chicago, IL) x
   
8. Mars Hill, MI x

Labels: Church, Emerging Church