In 2006 an LGBTQ advocacy group called “Soulforce” visited the campus of Abilene Christian University, where I was teaching at the time....

Imagine the stillness of a remote mountain lake, clear as glass, pristine. The stillness of a farmhouse, way down a country road, far off...

Since 2009, the CenterPeace Conference has brought LGBTQ people, allies, parents and family members, and pastors together to explore...

GUEST POST BY GARY TUCKER What does the story of Moses, Esther, Nehemiah, and Jesus have in common? Each of them had it made. They were...

I am a legacy. That’s what you call someone who has ancestry at a college or university. At least one generation before has received an...

I’ve had lots of coming out experiences, sharing with family, close friends, even a former professor in order to be considered for a job...

This past week I was in Atlanta for the Unconditional Conference for over 500 parents of LGBTQ children, hosted by a ministry called...

The first time I ever witnessed a baby blessing at my new church, Wilshire Baptist, I couldn’t hold back the tears. At the end of the...

“What a beautiful name it is… What a wonderful name it is… What a powerful name it is… The name of Jesus.” We sang this song in Sweden at...

When I first came out to my parents, they needed someone to talk to. Someone who understood their perspective – someone who understood...

Two months from today we’ll be gathered for the CenterPeace Conference! It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since we were able...

For the last 20 years I’ve been collecting stories. Primarily the stories of people who have wrestled with resolving their faith and...

This season more than any other, much of the world is open to acknowledging Jesus. Maybe it’s because Christmas is about a brand new life...

Twenty-five years ago today I got up earlier than usual, and put on my red boys’ polo sweater, my favorite button-fly Guess jeans that...

For the past year we’ve been preparing to move my nearly 91 year old dad into an independent living facility close to where I live. We’ve...

I had such high hopes for 2020. CenterPeace's Conference, traditionally held every other year, was scheduled for October of 2020. This...

In our ongoing series of reasons why you should come to the CenterPeace Conference. What?! Did I hear you correctly?…Two feature-length...

In case you’re still wondering why you should sign up for CenterPeace’s Conference, here are ten excellent reasons we hope you’ll...

Guest post by Matthew Smith “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” –- Maya Angelou If you know me, you know...

We are long overdue in this conversation and we have much to learn. Carve out some time this week to listen and learn from worship leader...