![While this has been, often, a really lonely and scary place to grow up, in kind of a [theological] demilitarized zone, it has also been a space of unanticipated, real wealth, this fugitive space. God can’t be captive to a side. God, like the birds that disobey human-made national borders, moves through and between. Like the wind, the Spirit blows where it pleases. - Barnabas, Panelist, Long Beach LGBTQ+ Fishbowl](https://smallchurchbigtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Blog-post-fishbowl-1024x1024.png)
Flipping the Fishbowl: Learning from LGBTQ+ Christians
Reflecting on the Long Beach Fishbowl, an incredible night of learning from LGBTQ+ Christians among us, attended by more than 200 people.
Theological Diversity: Facing the Numbers
Theological diversity means faithful Jesus followers disagree at times, even on important things like how to love LGBTQ+ brethren. Let’s look at some helpful numbers.
SHIFT: How Progressives Read the Bible as LGBTQ+ Affirming
The message we’re hearing clearly is “there are more of us out here who want to understand how progressives read the Bible as LGBTQ+ affirming.”
4 Takeaways from Leading in a Hard Season
Leading in a hard season can take its toll. But the practices that grow inclusive, vibrant teams really shine when times get tough.
Leaning with Hope into a Postevangelical Future
We’re wrapping up 2022 with a future orientation. Let’s talk about what gives us hope in this new postevangelical space.
