In a recent interview with Treer Hardy and Jason Michelli who steer the “Crackers and Grape Juice” podcast, I found myself clarifying some of my views on pastoral responsibility and the up-coming election. It will be tempting for clergy of all kinds to express their opinion on specific candidates and advocate for one of them this year. (I also have dear friends who will strongly disagree with me on this.) But, IRS regulations aside, I think it’s a mistake to... Read more