Politically pastoral is more than just a concept or slogan. Being politically pastoral is an approach to confronting injustice and oppression. It’s engaging in woke ministry with a compassionate heart to create a more just world for all. Being woke isn’t a cardinal sin. Jesus was woke. Jesus fought the evils of empire. People affected by oppression, community organizers, and concerned citizens follow in his footsteps. Social justice ministry isn’t heretical. Sometimes, preaching the obvious to the choir has become... Read more