Do I stay Christian? It’s a fascinating question when you consider the deconstructive journey of someone who has battled through the contradictions of the American Christian landscape compared to Jesus’ ministry and teachings. The fact of the matter is that many people have left the American church over the last decade. A recent Gallup poll … Continue reading
By John DeWitt I have been called to ministry since I was in high school. I accepted my calling as an 11th grader and never looked back. I interned as a college student at four churches in two different countries and I loved every second of it. I was eagerly anticipating my first call, I … Continue reading
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
“The more you see the less you know, the less you find out as you go. I knew much more then than I do now” (U2: 2004). A disaster like the one in Haiti stimulates deep questions. A friend spoke about a Bible study the other night. She said that she is beginning to understand … Continue reading
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