Are American Pastors Prophetic or Just Professional?

By: American Decency Staff

A year ago, I transitioned from my staff position in a Nashville church to go full-time in serving the wider body of Christ.  Writing regular news commentaries and hosting a weekly lecture series on the hot-button issues impacting our nation, my God-given assignment is to raise awareness and help awaken Christians to the “impending distress” (I Cor.7:26).

After four decades in ministry, God called me to say farewell to salary, pension and security guarantees.  It’s scary, but in light of our nation’s rapidly decaying cultural landscape and what many perceive as church leaders succumbing to a “spiral of silence”—especially on issues of homosexuality, abortion and religious liberty—I don’t believe I have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines anymore.

Read more at http://barbwire.com/2014/04/15/american-pastors-prophetic-just-professional/#gwwdpkLruRd8WkjK.99

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