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Dear Pastor Conflicted about LGBTQ+ Inclusion
We get it – we lost half our church. Here are the top three reasons it was completely worth it and three next steps you might take.
Flipping the Fishbowl: Learning from LGBTQ+ Christians
Reflecting on the Long Beach Fishbowl, an incredible night of learning from LGBTQ+ Christians among us, attended by more than 200 people.
Theological Diversity: Facing the Numbers
Theological diversity means faithful Jesus followers disagree at times, even on important things like how to love LGBTQ+ brethren. Let’s look at some helpful numbers.
SHIFT: How Progressives Read the Bible as LGBTQ+ Affirming
The message we’re hearing clearly is “there are more of us out here who want to understand how progressives read the Bible as LGBTQ+ affirming.”
4 Takeaways from Leading in a Hard Season
Leading in a hard season can take its toll. But the practices that grow inclusive, vibrant teams really shine when times get tough.
Leaning with Hope into a Postevangelical Future
We’re wrapping up 2022 with a future orientation. Let’s talk about what gives us hope in this new postevangelical space.
Post-Evangelical: What’s Rotten in Evangelicalism
We don’t write with glee about what’s rotten in evangelicalism. Everything we’re describing, we’ve been part of. This is us, repenting.
What Post-Evangelical Means to Us: The Good
What does “post evangelical” mean to us? Here’s the first in a short series of joint musings. There is good we’re bringing with us.
Raw Reflections on Real Life Sabbatical
Two pastors reflect honestly on their very different sabbatical experiences and what they might suggest for others.