Growing up as a pastor’s kid, I encountered some of the best and worst of the American church. I even felt somewhat alienated from the church for some time in my late teens. My dad was treated horribly by several church members, and the church

This concludes RBC’s series of articles showcasing a variety of practices encountered among Rosedale Network congregations. We hope these articles have promoted thoughtful discussions and sparked new ideas about the differing ways our churches are faithfully seeking to honor Christ as His Body. I grew

RBC’s series of Beacon articles this year showcases a wide variety of differing practices encountered among Rosedale Network congregations. We hope these articles promote thoughtful discussions and spark new ideas about the differing ways our churches are faithfully seeking to honor Christ as His Body.

RBC’s series of Beacon articles this year showcases a wide variety of differing practices encountered among Rosedale Network congregations. We hope these articles promote thoughtful discussions and spark new ideas about the differing ways our churches are faithfully seeking to honor Christ as His Body.