Faithwalkers 2017

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[Differentstrokes]

If you want to feel sort of sick, go read some seminar descriptions for this year's faithwalkers. Can't believe I bought into this bull**** for so long

[Rebel in a Good Way]

Yeah, you're right.  I now feel sick.  As a woman, I'm SO glad I'm not there to hear the Bovenmeyers'

[margaret]

Well, y'all piqued my curiosity! Yes, some of the titles were Same Ol', Same Ol', but this title and description was quite interesting:
What [Gay] People Need from the Church
Bob Joy & Paul Joy

Room 312-314

Seminar Description: “Between Two Worlds” often describes the experience of someone trying to reconcile their sexuality with their faith. As a Christian, God’s call to true life is confused by fear, loneliness, and misunderstanding. As someone living that reality, Paul has become increasingly convinced that a healthy community makes all the difference. Bob and Paul will share some ways the church can be that place of growth. And it’s really what ALL people need from the church!

Bio: Bob Joy is a pastor at Walnut Creek Church in Des Moines, has six children, and has been married to his wife, Jo, for 35 years. His eldest son, Paul, works in video production and leads a bible study at Walnut Creek Church. He’s personally had to navigate the tension of his homosexuality and his faith. Currently, he believes singleness is his path to honor God in that tension.

Pretty shocking!

[nelliepooh]

Yup same old same old.  Women barefoot and pregnant and not leaders of the church in any form except as the dotting wife.  And of course a seminar to remind all its important to serve the "local church" aka gcm churches.  They will never change.

[HopeOfChrist]

Well, y'all piqued my curiosity! Yes, some of the titles were Same Ol', Same Ol', but this title and description was quite interesting:
What [Gay] People Need from the Church
Bob Joy & Paul Joy

Pretty shocking!

I attended this one, that particular seminar was quite good. Bob is a compassionate and wise man who although taking a controversial stance on sexuality expressed a love for his son and for others of similar sexual orientation while not shifting to an affirming viewpoint. It is worth listening to once the recording comes out on the faithwalkers soundcloud.

[margaret]

Thanks, HopeofChrist, for commenting!

[Rebel in a Good Way]

Hope of Christ, what other impressions did you have of the conference?