Many mainline denominations — including the Presbyterian Church (USA) of which I am a member — are struggling these days with the issue of ordaining those involved in same sex relationships. One Lutheran denomination — the ELCA — approved a measure last week that opens the door to ordaining those involved in “chaste same sex [...]
Last Monday I wrote about an interview I found online with Dan Kimball, author of They Like Jesus But Not The Church and co author of The Emerging Church on what his ideas about what it means to be a “missional church”. Here is more of that interview – which includes an interesting and thought [...]
I have posted my sermon for today on my sermon blog. Based on Luke 8:4-15, it’s the last in my “You’ve Got Questions — God Has Answers” series for this summer and entitled “Getting Out The Big Digger”. Here’s a portion of it: When I graduated from Seminary I began serving a two church field [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
