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Inclusion: One Simple, Potentially Life Changing Question
A “normal” question, asked of those who don’t fit the traditional church mold, is disruptive in the best possible way. It moves us toward inclusion.
Introducing the Constellation of Mentors
In this short video, Bill White explores some of the different kinds of mentors we need in different seasons of life. PDF summary available as well.
Three Myths of Finding a Mentor (+ One Bonus)
“I’ve always wanted a mentor, but never had one.” There are myths around mentorship we need to clear up so we can develop these oh so helpful relationships.
Isabel’s Journey – Pastor’s Kid is Engayged
We’re honored a friend is sharing her story today, of growing up as a pastor’s kid into her full self, including her sexual identity. As Isabel remarked to us, it’s a very unfinished story – but whose isn’t?
3 Reasons So Many Christians are A-holes (& How We Mend)
I’ve known too many faith leaders who distort the radical welcome of Jesus by being a-holes. I’ve also sensed the potential a-hole in myself and feared it.
5 Days of Subversively Praying the Lord’s Prayer
It’s a big deal to us when you subscribe to the blog, & we want to say thanks! The Lord’s Prayer has always been subversive – we might need help seeing it.
When We Begin to Deconstruct, Jesus Celebrates
This Jesus welcomes our tangles and knots, even celebrates them. How else will we learn, without struggle, doubt, question asking? We have to deconstruct.
21 Suggestions If We’re Not the Conversation Partners You Need
Whatever your background, surely it would do your soul real good to learn directly from those in the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. Here’s a list of suggestions.
Why “Small Church Big Table”
These two phrases capture so much of what we’ve experienced the last few years. Our everyday work now aligns with what we believe it means to follow Jesus.