Last week, Patti and I were welcomed as guests to the annual Global Gathering of the Acts 29 network, a kindred tribe of pastors and leaders for whom we have great affection. One of the talks given at the Gathering was by Ross Lester, a pastor in South Africa. To put it mildly, we […]

BEFORE READING FURTHER: Two hours after I posted this essay, Eugene Peterson submitted a retraction of his original words, as quoted in this essay, in Christianity Today. You can read his retraction here. His retraction notwithstanding, Peterson’s original comments represent a shift in viewpoint for a growing number of other pastors and thought leaders nationwide. This shift represented […]