Something amazing happened yesterday …

Please watch this video.

Yesterday, pastor Ryan Meeks addressed the issue of LGBT equality in the church in a way that I find deeply moving and compelling. I think that thousands of pastors in the future can simply say, “What Ryan Meeks said … that’s my experience too,” and thousands of churches in the future can say, “What Eastlake Community Church did … we want to do too.” Ryan’s talk begins at about minute 20. To me, this is one of the most beautiful examples of Christian leadership I have seen in my life.
If you want to help your congregation engage with this issue, I know Ryan’s talk will be helpful. Another amazing resource – last week at Christianity 21, I saw Ted Schwartz present a one-act play called Listening for Grace. About a minute in, I had tears in my eyes, and for the next 58 minutes or so, I was wiping my eyes and feeling powerfully how wonderful this play is. I wish every church and community theatre in North America could present this play. It is unparalleled in its ability to expose people to the full range of emotions connected to this issue. And the acting and music are unforgettable.