
It’s a New Year, and while I’m a few days behind others, I thought I should follow suit and write a “Year in Review” post.
Highlights from the Walker Cleavelands
- We became a one car family.
- Sarah and I went to one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to: Billy Joel in Atlanta.
- We experienced one of Atlanta’s highest pollen count.
- After 5 seasons of living the high life with Jack Bauer, Sarah and I said “Goodbye” to Jack and the 24-family. It just got too pathetic.
- Sarah graduated from Columbia with an M.Div.
- Days later, we moved to New Jersey in a Penske truck.
- We celebrated being married for one year with an anniversary day in NYC.
- I started my summer CPE program.
- Sadie Walker Cleaveland entered our life – and it’s never been the same since.
- I moved (sadly) from my 12-inch PowerBook to a 13-inch MacBook. It was a bittersweet upgrade, but I’ve really enjoyed my second Apple laptop.
- We took our last ordination exam.
- I had my last first day of school.
- We got to hang out with Jimmy Eat World in NYC.
- For some reason, we decided to watch the NYC Christmas Tree Lighting. Quite an experience – one we don’t have to repeat.
- I had the chance to preach in Miller Chapel. It was a really good experience, and I’m glad I did it.
Highlights from the blog
- 2007 was the year of my switch from Typepad to WordPress. I’m still enjoying it!
- I launched my new WordPress blog with a new customized WordPress theme…
- That theme was called Cleaker and went public on February 20 2007. It has been downloaded over 12,000 times since then.
- I hosted an un-official PTS logo redesign contest, and we even had winners.
- I added Google AdSense ads to my blog – monetizing the site. So far, I’ve made almost $30. Not bad.
Highlights from Presbymergent & Emergent Wanderings
- In January of 2007, I started up presbymergent.org. For a recap of the life of presbymergent this year, check this out.
- I was quoted in an AP news article about my thoughts of Mark Driscoll.
- Doug Pagitt interviewed me for the Emergent Village podcast.
- I helped put together an alt.worship service in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta: What do I love when I love my God?
- I winked at Mark Driscoll and then he quoted me in a book.
- Presbymergent had its first official conference in Pittsburgh, and it went very well.
Hopes for 2008
I really don’t know what to hope for in 2008. I’ll turn 28, hopefully lose a few pounds and Sarah and I will go through another major life transition. We will most likely move somewhere new, and we’ll start new jobs or programs. Who knows. I do hope that we enjoy some times of rest this year and that we both are excited about whatever the future holds for us.








Adam, thanks for including me, sort of, on your list. it was great hanging out with you and sarah and friends.
Greetings!! Adam I just want to thank you for your voice in the blog world.
As a rookie blogger I visit frequently to gleam any new and fresh ideas for how I can be a better blog.
And in 2007 I happily discovered your blog and have been enjoying it ever since!