It takes a lot of courage to step away from something that appears to be working well to everyone on the outside because you believe it can actually be better. Glad you made the jump, and we are all benefitting from it!
I’ve experienced a similar journey. I was a pastor for 10 years but the institutional anxiety of United Methodism pushed me out. Now I find church at open mics and ecstatic dances where many people are eager to talk about their spiritual journeys and Jesus.
It takes a lot of courage to step away from something that appears to be working well to everyone on the outside because you believe it can actually be better. Glad you made the jump, and we are all benefitting from it!
Appreciate your voice and presence so much, Pastor Eugene! I still feel your absence in our church
Appreciate your transparency here!
There is something deeply holy and powerful about the ability to discern when enough is enough. Thank you for sharing this story, Eugene
I’ve experienced a similar journey. I was a pastor for 10 years but the institutional anxiety of United Methodism pushed me out. Now I find church at open mics and ecstatic dances where many people are eager to talk about their spiritual journeys and Jesus.
I would love to know more. I’m all about the transformation of what church can and should be for our time. RevDAlexander.substack.com
Thank you for the reminder!