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 have had a similar disillusionment and began an online church. I affirm location churches and their vital impact on their local communities. I just have sought and developed an online experience of church. The focus of the church is incarnation of the Word in homes and families. The church is the online gathering of people from anywhere. I love it. We use Zoom to create community. I have been leading this church for 6 years. Check us out. Towardthedawn.org. Love to have you part of this “new wine skin “.
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!
I have had a similar disillusionment and began an online church. I affirm location churches and their vital impact on their local communities. I just have sought and developed an online experience of church. The focus of the church is incarnation of the Word in homes and families. The church is the online gathering of people from anywhere. I love it. We use Zoom to create community. I have been leading this church for 6 years. Check us out. Towardthedawn.org. Love to have you part of this “new wine skin “.
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!