Pastor Rick Warren first drew notice for trying to expand past hot-button issues . Warren looked to translate traditional evangelical messages for a wider audience . He was also known as the pastor of Saddleback Church in California, which has been criticized by some conservative Christians who say his views on homosexuality and abortion are too liberal. Gay , abortion rights activists angry about Obama 's choice .
Pastor Rick Warren first drew notice for trying to expand past hot-button issues . Warren looked to translate traditional evangelical messages for a wider audience . President-elect Barack Obama chose Warren to deliver invocation at inauguration . Gay , abortion rights activists angry about Obama 's choice .