Memoir Mondays

Memoir Mondays

Personal stories, reflections, and lessons learned and learning.

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Visiting the Church that Fired Me

Eleven years ago I was fired by my church for believing that being gay is not a sin. I went back to that church the other day to see what I'd feel in my…

Feb 14 •

From Graphic Design to Pastoral Ministry

In High School my plan was to study Graphic Design in New York. But one invitation from a Youth Pastor changed the course of my life forever.

Dec 13, 2022 •

Thoughts on Welcoming Back a "Restored" Pastor

Watching the events unfold at The Village, with Matt Chandler, gave me flashbacks to when I worked at a church that likewise welcomed back their Pastor…

Dec 5, 2022 •

Don't Mess Up, Be Good

As a kid I learned that "being good" would not only make my own life easier, but it brought stability to my otherwise unstable family.

Nov 28, 2022 •

I Became a Pastor so Others Would Think Me Smart

I like feeling as though I'm the smartest person in the room. When I met Pastor Rob, I discovered how being a Pastor could make me feel it often.

Nov 21, 2022 •

My Earliest Memory of What a Pastor is

My first impressions of who and what a Pastor is revolved around how Pastor John handled the breaking apart of my family.

Nov 14, 2022 •

DIARIES OF A PASTOR

All new Memoir Mondays series titled, "Diaries of a Pastor"

Nov 7, 2022 •

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