Peter

It just came to me where I remember the name Ray Vander Laan.
A few years back a Bible study group I was involved in watched a DVD series by him where he taught in various places in Israel.

I actually liked this series, mainly because he went to where historians believed certain events happened.
For instance, places where Jesus preached to the multitudes. In another video, Ray preached in a local fishing boat that was designed much in the same way as in Jesus time.
I thought this method of teaching was very good and made the Bible come alive.
Now, if I watched this series again today would I like it?
Hard to say, but it sure was an interesting back drop to teach the Scriptures.

As to his association with Rob Bell, I hope not. But then again in what capacity was he associated with him, I don't believe in guilty by association.
I do suspect that Ray Vander Laan is Arminian in his theology, not because I thought it was evident in his videos, but because the videos are put out by Focus on the Family.

Tom