About Tim Wright

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I've been a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 1984, currently serving as the founding pastor of Community of Grace in Peoria, AZ. My wife, Jan and I, were married in 1979. We raised two kids and currently have 3 grandkids. I love to ride my bike, travel, read British Mysteries, and Disneyland. I have written 6 books, including my newest--Searching for Tom Sawyer: How Parents and Congregations Can Stop the Exodus of Boys From Church. My website: www.TimWrightMinistries.org

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The Troubling "De-Stereotyping" of Boys

Prince Jake was kind and caring. Princess Rose was brave and strong.... read more

Could the Church be the Best Hope for...

These are tough days to be a boy! Boys are falling behind... read more

No Girls Allowed! Why Boys Need Boy Space

During a recent men’s retreat a couple of us men we’re talking... read more

The 50 "Boy-less" White House Years (And Why...

When was the last time a little boy was living in and... read more

The Tyranny of Sameness--Robbing Boys of their Boy-ness

For all of the great advances women, in particular, have experienced thanks... read more

Protecting the Self-Esteem of Boys

This is a post written by my two good friends, Michael Gurian... read more

The Short-Sighted Battle to Tame Boys

Is (Aslan)—quite safe? “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs.... read more

The High Cost of Twerking

Confession: I’m a middle age white guy. I don’t know a Twerk... read more

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