John Stringer
I'm a mid-forties pastor living and working in Christchurch, New Zealand. I have five teenage to young adult children in New Zealand and the USA, aged 15 to 21. I'm recently re-married to an American from California after 20 years of happy marriage.
I'm involved in New Zealand politics (have stood for parliament more than once) and am active in the Christian church. My passions include writing, reading, fly fishing, ancient history, faith, jet boating, british bulldogs, and robust thought. I suppose you could describe me as a polymath.
I paint in oils, I'm a professional cartoonist, a preacher and teacher, writer, political activist, and film buff. I like jammin' country music and Bob Dylan and love to sing and play with my wife and sons. My step son Matt made the top hundreds of a recent American Idol season; I'm very proud of him.
I have degrees in art history and classical studies and a masters degree in classics focused on the biblical philistines. I'm also a graduate of the New York Film Academy.
I've written for a wide variety of magazines, periodals, newsletters and the media, as well as online. In the 1990s I was a parliamentary press secretary in the New Zealand parliament and I've published two books (Random House) and am currently working on a first novel but declined a recent offer from a U.S. publisher.
Latest Articles
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The First Americans
New archaeology and genetic research suggests Solutreans from France/Spain were among the first human inhabitants of America as "Clovis" people.
Nov 19, 2008
- John Stringer
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The Real Dracula Vampire
Vlad Tepes III Dracula (the Impaler) was the 15th century Wallachian (Romanian) king who inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker's fictional character "Dracula."
Sep 19, 2008
- John Stringer
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The Amazons
From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?
Sep 18, 2008
- John Stringer
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Human Migration and Colonisation
New Zealand is called the youngest country on earth because it was last to be colonised by humans at the extreme end of the land chain from the Old World, 800 years ago.
Sep 18, 2008
- John Stringer
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Coping with Life's Troubles
Life often throws up troubles. Coping well is a process of choice and clear thinking that determines our quality of life. Perspective and action are keys to coping.
Sep 17, 2008
- John Stringer
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Effective Online Dating
Millions of people hinder their chances of quality online introductions by making simple mistakes constructing their profiles. Avoid common errors and enhance your image.
Sep 17, 2008
- John Stringer
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A New Form of Trout Fishing
Hard to access un-fished trout holes or streams often hold large "unblooded" trout that will take quickly and firmly. Learn the techniques for getting at them.
Sep 14, 2008
- John Stringer
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Better Salmon and Trout Fishing
"Scratching" is a new way to catch salmon and trout in fast-flowing water using traditional fishing tackle and an easy-to-do fishing technique.
Sep 14, 2008
- John Stringer
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