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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 Myth of Male Privilege?

A friend sent me a link to a blog post, written by... read more


Beer, the NFL, and Domestic Violence

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The Imperative for Brain-Washing our Kids

I’ve been a pastor for over 30 years. For the last 9... read more


Are Children’s/Youth Ministries the New Leper Colonies?

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Sunday Schooling Our Kids Out of Church

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It Takes a Man to Raise a Boy...

In the twenty-first century, the overwhelming majority of boys are being mentored... read more


The Hole in a Man's Soul--The Father Wound

If you dig deep enough into the soul of a man who... read more


Real Boys Don't "Fall in Love" with Jesus

Imagine dropping your son off at football practice and as he’s walking... read more



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