Tony Campolo spoke at Taylor University while I was a student there in the '60s. He gave a definition of "fundamentalist.". He said it was "not much fun, too much damn and not enough mental ". A pretty bold statement at Taylor U. back then and maybe now. I like to think he helped me be an evangelical social activist.
Thank you for hi lighting this wonderful man. I quoted him to my Catholic students back in the 80’s when he challenged fellow Christians who were judging the gay and lesbian community. I remember one of my volunteers was not happy with me. We recognize the Gospel when we hear it and when we see it. Tony preached the Gospel!
Just wanted to say thanks to Jim for his consistent message of the social gospel of Jesus. Jim, you have influenced me much since 1980 when I started reading Sojourners and when I heard you speak when at UW. You have been and still are a wonderful mentor yourself. Thanks for being there.
I heard Tony speak once at a breakfast fundraiser in Knoxville Tennessee. I’ve never forgotten what he said. Paraphrased, I never ask people for money, I ask them to come and volunteer. Then they’ll give all of their money. He said it with such richness and it’s so true. I’ve used that principle in every volunteer organization I’ve been involved with. Such a wonderful man!
Tony Campolo was the guest preacher on the Sunday after the OK City bombings. He said we needed to love whoever did that—to love them with the love of Christ. No one who already knew the love of Christ would enact such destruction. He didn’t preach vengeance. He taught love. He taught the Kingdom of God is a party. Bless you, Tony Campolo!
Thank you so much Jim for well written remembrance of Tony Campolo. Years ago, our ELCA Lutheran Assembly invited Tony to speak - I wasn't excited until part way through his talk with us - and you, Jim, put it so well here: He started as a professor of Sociology - and life's trends and movements. Then, his faith pulled his great studies in Sociology to his heart and theology... I so appreciate that and... he starts with the world as it is before bringing our faith journey to life with the Bible guiding him... Your writing was better and sure felt wonderful to see this morning! Thank you for the Shalom that you expose with your partner Tony! ken simon - still a pastor and musician
Jim, thanks for this wonderful tribute in memory of your dear friend, Tony. I listened again to his "It's Friday But Sunday's Coming" message yesterday after learning of his death and was blown away by it all over again. It seems even more relevant in today's context. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Tony Campolo, what a legacy. Heard him for the first time 40 years ago. Loved his book 20 hot potatoes. Thanks Jim for the tribute. Tony, we will see you on the other side.
Thank you Jim for this excellent tribute, bringing back many memories of Tony's visits to Greenbelt. He was a very special person. My first thought was also 'Sunday's here. Rest in peace.
A big loss not just for his family, but for you and others involved in public life.
The citizens of Jones County were blessed when Preacher Campolo came and led the Jones County Crusade. His sermons called us to love one another, to see one another, to work for peace and justice right here in Gray, GA. What a loss to his family, friends, and fellow red-letter Christians.
Tony Campolo spoke at Taylor University while I was a student there in the '60s. He gave a definition of "fundamentalist.". He said it was "not much fun, too much damn and not enough mental ". A pretty bold statement at Taylor U. back then and maybe now. I like to think he helped me be an evangelical social activist.
Thank you for hi lighting this wonderful man. I quoted him to my Catholic students back in the 80’s when he challenged fellow Christians who were judging the gay and lesbian community. I remember one of my volunteers was not happy with me. We recognize the Gospel when we hear it and when we see it. Tony preached the Gospel!
Just wanted to say thanks to Jim for his consistent message of the social gospel of Jesus. Jim, you have influenced me much since 1980 when I started reading Sojourners and when I heard you speak when at UW. You have been and still are a wonderful mentor yourself. Thanks for being there.
Tony was a great man of God.
Have been inspired by his preaching and challenged by his activism
I heard Tony speak once at a breakfast fundraiser in Knoxville Tennessee. I’ve never forgotten what he said. Paraphrased, I never ask people for money, I ask them to come and volunteer. Then they’ll give all of their money. He said it with such richness and it’s so true. I’ve used that principle in every volunteer organization I’ve been involved with. Such a wonderful man!
Thank you for this. Campolo was in a deep sense a man of God.
Rest in Power, Tony, lover of Jesus. You have blessed the world through your faithfulness in telling the good news that our Creator loves ALL life❤️
Tony Campolo was the guest preacher on the Sunday after the OK City bombings. He said we needed to love whoever did that—to love them with the love of Christ. No one who already knew the love of Christ would enact such destruction. He didn’t preach vengeance. He taught love. He taught the Kingdom of God is a party. Bless you, Tony Campolo!
Thank you so much Jim for well written remembrance of Tony Campolo. Years ago, our ELCA Lutheran Assembly invited Tony to speak - I wasn't excited until part way through his talk with us - and you, Jim, put it so well here: He started as a professor of Sociology - and life's trends and movements. Then, his faith pulled his great studies in Sociology to his heart and theology... I so appreciate that and... he starts with the world as it is before bringing our faith journey to life with the Bible guiding him... Your writing was better and sure felt wonderful to see this morning! Thank you for the Shalom that you expose with your partner Tony! ken simon - still a pastor and musician
My sympathy to you, Jim, in the loss on earth of your good friend and fellow-traveler on the Way of faithfully following Jesus.
Jim, thanks for this wonderful tribute in memory of your dear friend, Tony. I listened again to his "It's Friday But Sunday's Coming" message yesterday after learning of his death and was blown away by it all over again. It seems even more relevant in today's context. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Tony Campolo, what a legacy. Heard him for the first time 40 years ago. Loved his book 20 hot potatoes. Thanks Jim for the tribute. Tony, we will see you on the other side.
Thank you Jim for this excellent tribute, bringing back many memories of Tony's visits to Greenbelt. He was a very special person. My first thought was also 'Sunday's here. Rest in peace.
A big loss not just for his family, but for you and others involved in public life.
The citizens of Jones County were blessed when Preacher Campolo came and led the Jones County Crusade. His sermons called us to love one another, to see one another, to work for peace and justice right here in Gray, GA. What a loss to his family, friends, and fellow red-letter Christians.