Picture this: A powerful CEO decides to expand his empire overseas. Before leaving, he distributes seed money to his employees with explicit instructions to "make it grow." Upon his return, he rewards those who delivered impressive returns and brutally executes anyone who failed to maximize profits. The employees
Anthony Parrott
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The communion table isn't a border to be patrolled
I've been watching the Sean Feucht situation unfold with a mix of vindication and sadness. For those who haven't been following, the worship leader behind the "Let Us Worship" rallies is now facing accusations of financial mishandling, gross mismanagement of resources, and treating volunteers
People will spend hours researching the perfect restaurant but walk into a church based on a vague website and assume everyone thinks like they do.
Christians especially must ask ourselves: Are we following Jesus, or are we following Barabbas? Are we trusting in the way of the cross, or are we putting our faith in Caesar's sword?
God transcends and includes gender. Our limited human categories will always fall short of capturing divine fullness. Perhaps by embracing multiple images and metaphors—including those that make us uncomfortable—we might glimpse more of who God truly is.
If you're beginning to question whether your religion is capital-T True, that's okay. It doesn't mean you need to abandon your tradition immediately. You can still find meaning, community, beauty, and wisdom within it, even as you wrestle with doubts.
After a decade and a half of pastoral ministry, I've gained a few insights worth sharing. Some came easily; others I learned the hard way. In no particular order, here are fifteen lessons from fifteen years of ministry: