I read this article as a response to Willow Creek’s recent change in leadership and feel that the issues we are facing with #MeToo in churches, are still not being addressed. This article is an example. Surratt lists four responses to the recent stepping down of leadership at Willow Creek. He suggests that four traps we can […]

While some may suggest that this article is harsh, or the stepping down of leaders too extreme–it is important for leaders to not only strive for integrity in how we treat all humans (male and female) but to strive for justice. We should acknowledge failure and take appropriate measures. Dismissing victims’ testimonies carries both shame in […]

. Olympic figure skater and Dancing with the Stars contestant Adam Rippon recently made critical comments concerning former Olympic figure skater and DWTS contestant Tonya Harding. The comments, while understood to critique Harding’s participation in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan resulting from being banned from Olympic figure skating, have, in my opinion, set our work […]

Covenants are as ancient as the world itself. From the beginning of the new world (post flood) God made a covenant with humans and creation. The Hebrew word BRT suggests a contract, agreement, relationship, and promise. It involved at least two parties and required commitment from both. While some today might suggest that a covenant […]

A man stands before a congregation, confesses sexual sin in his past, and receives a standing ovation. Last Sunday, Andy Savage confessed sexual misconduct from years past and received tremendous support for his actions. Yet there was little, if any, attempt to discuss repentance, making amends to victims, or providing support to his known victim. […]

The Struggle for Christmas…see Huffington Post Blog