Greg Boyd (theologian)

Gregory A. Boyd
Boyd in 2017
Born (1957-06-02) June 2, 1957 (age 67)
NationalityAmerican
Education
Occupation(s)Theologian, pastor, author
SpouseShelley Boyd
Websitereknew.org

Gregory A. Boyd (born June 2, 1957) is an American theologian, Anabaptist pastor, and author. Boyd is Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and President of Reknew.org.[1] He is one of the leading spokesmen in the growing Neo-Anabaptism movement, which is based in the tradition of Anabaptism and advocates Christian pacifism and a non-violent understanding of God.

Boyd has also long been known as a leading advocate of open theism.[2][3][4] In addition, he is known for his writings on the relationship between Christianity and politics, including his best-selling book The Myth of a Christian Nation, which was written after The New York Times published a front-page cover article on Boyd's criticism of the Christian right.[5][6][7][8] In 2010, Boyd was listed as one of the twenty most influential living Christian scholars.[9] In addition to The New York Times, Boyd has also made appearances on CNN, NPR, the BBC, and The Charlie Rose Show.[10]

  1. ^ Woodland Hills Church website Archived July 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Open Debate in the Openness Debate". Christianity Today. February 19, 2001. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Greg Boyd (Part 1 of 13)". YouTube. August 18, 2008. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "The Open Future". YouTube. September 30, 2008. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  5. ^ Goodstein, Laurie (July 30, 2006). "Disowning Conservative Politics, Evangelical Pastor Rattles Flock". The New York Times.
  6. ^ "The Myth of a Christian Nation". Barclay Press. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  7. ^ Greg (January 11, 2008). "Random Reflections - Greg Boyd: A Call to Christian Anarchy". Gregboyd.blogspot.com. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  8. ^ "Gregory Boyd on [The Myth of a Christian Nation" Part 1/3". YouTube. February 25, 2007. Archived from the original on November 20, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  9. ^ "The 20 Most Influential Christian Scholars" SuperScholar, September 9, 2010
  10. ^ "Baylor University || Media Communications || News". Baylor.edu. September 18, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2012.