BEN DUBOW

Running the Way

Tag: church

  • Ten Tips for Youth Leaders & Preachers

    Appendix I Teach covenant trajectory instead of line-drawing: aim bodies and choices toward public, durable, mutual commitment. Replace shame with formation: preach a sex-positive, consent-centered ethic (covenant, honesty, non-exploitation). Use the Two Fruit Tests: evaluate teaching by its outcomes in real lives, not applause. Name LGBTQ+ people as subjects of grace, not objects of debate;… →

  • Books to Read

    Appendix C Core Affirming Works 1) Matthew Vines, God and the Gay Christian — A clear, accessible biblical case for affirming same‑sex marriage, focused on careful exegesis and conservative evangelical audiences. 2) Justin Lee, Torn — Memoir + practical bridge‑building from a devout evangelical who discovers he is gay; a great “starter” book for families… →

  • Saved Twice: Pastor Nancy

    I am saved by Jesus—and I also experienced salvation through a white, middle-class, middle-aged, cisgender, heterosexual woman: Rev. Nancy Butler. When my world blew up, Nancy showed up. She hired me in the church office—just enough structure and a paycheck to get me off the couch and back among people. She leveraged her gift as… →

  • Random Thoughts As I Read Through “Does Jesus Really Love Me?”

    I am reading through Jeff Chu’s book for a second time.  First time was a quick read, now reading it slower. In many ways, it is challenging me.  Making me think. Wishing that I had more people to discuss it with.  Here are a few random thoughts… I am sure more to come later. One… →

  • “Learning from Lesbians”

    http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2013/04/03/learning-from-lesbians-jeff-cook/ This is a fantastic post… read and discuss… →