Good Shepherds: As a church ends its journey, possibilities for new life begin
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Good Shepherds: As a church ends its journey, possibilities for new life begin

By Jennifer Colosimo About five years ago, Reverend Michael Mills was called to be the pastor of Agape Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a young pastor with enviable energy and an excitement for missions that aligned with this church’s identity. Unfortunately, within that identity, membership was diminishing. Families had started to leave … Continue reading

CBF Podcast: Brian McLaren, Faith After Doubt
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CBF Podcast: Brian McLaren, Faith After Doubt

By Andy Hale I’ve spent the last two decades deconstructing a theology handed to me by a tradition that I no longer embrace. There was a lot to unpack from the denominational tradition of my rearing; the long history of patriarchy, sexism towards female clergy and lay leaders, bullying local churches into creedal submission, and … Continue reading