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March 2022

March 14, 2022

Bishop Rohrer and Rev. Rabell-González: The ELCA’s Double, Triple Standard

ELCA Presiding Bishop convenes “listening panel” to review actions of Bishop Megan Rohrer. But a...

February 2022

February 20, 2022

Accusations and Racist False Flags: Rev. Nelson’s Saga is not Unique

It’s important to understand the saga of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González in the context of racist...

February 15, 2022

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing — Jeremiah 23:1-4

Beware of Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing is a sermon I preached to ministry students in...

February 12, 2022

6 Reasons Why Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was Denied Due Process

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was denied due process when he was removed from the roster of...

February 10, 2022

Rev. Nelson Removed from ELCA Rostered Ministry. Now What?

Why was Rev. Nelson removed from the ELCA’s rostered ministry? And what are next steps...

January 2022

January 17, 2022

Habla la Esposa del Rev. Nelson Rabell: El Año del Dolor

¿Cómo es ser el cónyuge de un pastor sometido a acusaciones infundadas de mala conducta?...

January 16, 2022

Pastor Nelson’s Spouse Speaks: The Year of Pain

What is it like to be the spouse of a pastor subjected to unsubstantiated accusations...

January 11, 2022

Por qué la ELCA Necesita Investigar el Caso del Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

Este artículo explica por qué la ELCA necesita investigar el caso de Rev. Nelson Rabell-González....

January 09, 2022

Why the ELCA Needs to Investigate the Case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

This piece explains why the ELCA needs to investigate the case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González....

December 2021

December 31, 2021

El NDA, la Iglesia y el Intento de Silenciar Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

¿Por qué una congregación quería que el rev. Nelson Rabell-González firmara un acuerdo de confidencialidad...

December 29, 2021

The NDA, the Church, and the Attempt to Silence Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

Why did a congregation want Rev. Nelson Rabell-González to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? And...

December 26, 2021

El Día Sínodo de ELCA ‘Desapareció’ al Pastor Nelson

Esto es lo que sucedió el día en que el Sínodo Sierra Pacífico de la...

December 22, 2021

The Day an ELCA Synod ‘Disappeared’ Pastor Nelson Rabell-González

Here's what happened the day the ELCA’s Sierra Pacific Synod and Bishop Megan Rohrer “disappeared”...

December 18, 2021

ELCA Despidió a un Denunciante, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

La saga del Rev. Nelson Rabell-González comienza con una serie de secretos. Termina (por ahora)...

December 17, 2021

ELCA Fires Whistleblower, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

The saga of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González begins with a series of secrets. It ends (for...

December 14, 2021

La Expulsión del Rev. Rabell-González: ELCA Corrupción y el Racismo

Obispe Megan Rohrer retiraron al Rev. Nelson Rabell-González de su llamada como pastor de la...

December 13, 2021

The Removal of Rev. Rabell-González: A Case Study in ELCA Corruption and Racism

The Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was removed as pastor of Misión Latina Luterana in Stockton, California....

October 2021

October 23, 2021

Clergy Report Preaching More about Climate Change: National Survey

Half of mainline Protestant clergy indicated they had addressed climate change and other environmental issues...

September 2021

September 04, 2021

Abortion and the Progressive Church: Is It Time to Break the Silence?

What does the Texas abortion law mean for clergy? Are progressive pastors willing to address...

August 2021

August 20, 2021

The Church’s Racist Code of Silence: One Pastor’s Story

There is a racist code of silence in the U.S. church, and it's choking the...

August 19, 2021

Pastoring in a Racist Church: One Pastor’s Story

This is one pastor’s story of being in a racist church. She's not alone. We...

January 2021

January 25, 2021

Announcing — Survey on Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

U.S. Christian clergy, seminarians, lay preachers, retired clergy are invited to fill out this research...

January 07, 2021

Attempted Coup in Washington – Clergy Emergency League Responds

The attempted coup yesterday has shaken the nation. How should clergy respond? Here is a statement released...

January 05, 2021

The Pastor of Cobra Kai – Surprising, Relevant & Redemptive

Season Three of Cobra Kai gives us one of the most realistic & redemptive scenes...

December 2020

December 08, 2020

Pastoring During (and After) the Coup: Staying Alert, Telling the Truth

Political divisiveness and destabilization can manifest in churches. So how can we pastor during – and...

November 2020

November 05, 2020

Post-Election Messaging & Preaching: Red, Blue & Purple Church Tactics

Here are some ideas for messaging and preaching in the post-election season -- whether your...

October 2020

October 30, 2020

Clergy: Prepare for Post-Election Season in Mind, Body & Spirit

The results of the 2020 election will take time, causing stress and anxiety for many. Clergy...

October 29, 2020

Ideas for Clergy Dealing with Pre-Election Stress

How are clergy dealing with election stress in the midst of Covid-19? And what are...

October 23, 2020

Election Resources for Faith Leaders: Defend Democracy and Resist Tyranny

Here is a list of election resources for faith leaders so that you can be...

October 10, 2020

The Gospel People Don’t Want to Hear: Book Review

I'm always on the look-out for resources to equip preachers in this perilous time. Lisa...