Rob Bell

Contributor

Former Mars Hill Bible Church (Michigan) pastor Rob Bell sparked crowds of imitators with his brief Nooma videos from 2002 to 2009 and published several popular books, famous for their broad margins and his elliptical writing style. His 2011 book Love Wins, however, became not only a mainstream bestseller but one of the Christian world’s most hotly debated issues of the year, as the megachurch pastor challenged traditional Christian beliefs on hell and the Cross.

Pete Holmes: Believing in God Gave Me Hope as Comic

Interview by Kate Shellnutt

In his new HBO show ‘Crashing,’ the former evangelical winks to Christian fans.

They Will Know Us By Our Angry Blogs

Karen Swallow Prior

It’s time for Christians to tone down the controversy and show some love.

Rob Bell’s ‘Ginormous’ Mirror

Mark Galli

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.

Controversy Is Not a Christian Virtue

Lisa Velthouse, guest blogger

I don’t think Jesus set out to make headlines.

Wire Story

Mars Hill Bible Church Names Rob Bell’s Successor: Kent Dobson

Heidi Fenton, Religion News Service

Kent Dobson is the son of Ed Dobson, pastor emeritus at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids.

News

Reports: Rob Bell Working on TV Show with Lost’s Carlton Cuse

Sarah Pulliam Bailey

The author of ‘Love Wins’ is working on a show loosely based on his life story, reports suggest.

News

Rob Bell to Move to L.A. and Launch a Tour

Sarah Pulliam Bailey

The pastor who ignited a debate over heaven and hell has announced his departure from the church he founded.

Q&A: Francis Chan on Rob Bell and Hell

Interview by Mark Galli

Why ‘Erasing Hell’ was his most difficult book, how ‘Love Wins’ prompted repentance, and whether ‘Believe in Jesus or you’ll go to hell’ is good news.