Warren's day job is as Pastor of one of the nation's largest churches - Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA.  He is also a best-selling author, and, as the Time article makes clear, an increasingly important voice in addressing global poverty.  Some readers might also remember his presentation at the Union for Reform Judaism's Biennial Convention in San Diego.  If you missed it, or just want to see it again, the video is here.

I had the opportunity to spend some time with Warren in San Diego.  He was just off a much-delayed cross-country flight, and he was by far the most energetic person in a room of 5,000 people!  I certainly don't agree with Warren on every issue (including critical ones such as abortion and gay rights), but I am impressed with the work he is doing to expand the agenda of not only his own church, but of the broader Evangelical community.

Later this month, Warren will host the Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency, with special guests Senators McCain and Obama.  I am not sure that anyone else could bring the two Presidential candidates together right now.  For us political junkies, it is truly "must see TV."