Smells Like Groupie Spirit

Originally published August 23, 2021

When John^⁠¹ became a pastor in my presbytery,^⁠² he brought a refreshingly unpredictable nature with him. In speaking to one issue he would stake out a position that seemed to align with a certain theological or ecclesiastical perspective. On the next issue he would seem to be aligned elsewhere. His thoughtful independence was rare and refreshing. In a day…