Theology in the Raw S2 Ep1100: Women Pastors and Saddleback Getting Kicked out of the SBC: Dr. Rick Warren
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Aug 7, 2023 
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Early Ministry and Cultural Questions
- Rick Warren was licensed to preach at 16 and hired by California Baptist Convention.
- He conducted 120 harvest crusades before 20, questioning Christianity versus culture while starting a church in Japan.
Mentorship and Finishing the Task
- Billy Graham mentored Rick Warren for 42 years, involving him in major events.
- This led to "Finishing the Task," aiming to provide Bibles, believers, and churches to unreached tribes.
COVID-19 and Ministry Reassessment
- Rick Warren stayed at Saddleback amidst COVID-19, leading online services.
- Studying early church history during this time prompted him to reassess his views on women in ministry.