A few weeks ago, the Stated Clerk (Dr. Bryan Chapell, national administrator) of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA, the denomination where I have my credentials), sat for an interview where he thoughtlessly slandered several individuals. He didn’t intend to do it. But his actions and words did reflect what was going in his mindContinue reading “Presbyterian Polity and Bryan Chapell’s “Naughty” List”
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Leaning In Episode 1: Self-Deception and the Purpose of this Podcast
Here is episode 1 of Leaning. I talk about a core problem in Christian ministry in America and how we can find out way to a healthier place.
Leaders v. Pastors
If you have read this blog before, you know we are seeking to foster health and sustainability in Christian ministry. I have been mulling on the subject of how the emphasis on organizational leadership has been crowding out pastoral ministry in Western churches for some time. Here is my first foray… and Concord Solutions’ firstContinue reading “Leaders v. Pastors”
A Response to the Open Letter to the EPC: Are These Concerns Misplaced?
Recently, I read “An Open Letter to the EPC.”[1] In it, a group of concerned individuals address a denomination, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), and their consideration of receiving into fellowship Memorial Presbyterian Church and her teaching elders, including Greg Johnson, a same-sex attracted man committed to a biblical ethic for sexuality. While I don’tContinue reading “A Response to the Open Letter to the EPC: Are These Concerns Misplaced?”
Spiritual Abuse in the Church: My Journey to Healing and Forgiveness
The author describes a distressing period in his life when he witnessed unethical behavior by a church leader. Despite facing challenges, he emphasizes the importance of standing up against injustice and finding healing through love and forgiveness. This profound experience has reshaped his faith and commitment to loving boldly.
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