Sermonettes from the Seashore

Everything was quiet. Small towns are known to move a little slower. Grand Saline, Texas, was no different. In the midst of such a pace, United Methodist pastor, Rev. Charles Moore, got out of his car at Dollar General, doused his body with gasoline, and torched himself. In time, it became apparent that Charles died due to a deep concern about issues of social justice. The notes are very explicit. In the midst of great evil, Charles knew that resurrection is not possible without death. The hope of resurrection pushed him on. How far will we let such hope push us? The world is on fire and Charles stands ready to guide us through the flames. Nothing is quiet.


""Dr. Jeff Hood is one of the greatest theologians of our time.""
--Christian Parks, Queer Mennonite & Social Activist

""Dr. Jeff Hood is in the vanguard of a new spirituality for a new age.""
--Stephen V. Sprinkle, Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University

""There are few voices in the Christian world like that of Dr. Jeff Hood.""
--Ray Jordan, Central Congregational United Church of Christ

""Dr. Jeff Hood is one of the most prolific and original theologians of my generation.""
--Anna Humble, Contemplative Pastor

""Dr. Jeff Hood continues to press us into an ever-expanding gallery of inclusive images of God.""
--Imam La Trina Jackson, Islamic Scholar

""Let Dr. Jeff Hood take you beyond language to the mind of God.""
--Andrew Robinson, Young Progressive Christians of Dallas


Jeff Hood is a leading radical theologian and activist. The author of eighteen previous books and a host of other writings, Dr. Hood's work has appeared extensively in the media, including in the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Huffington Post, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Los Angeles Times, and WIRED, and on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR, amongst other outlets. In the midst of great injustice, Dr. Hood is absolutely fearless.