People often ask me how in the world I maintain a close relationship with my dad. I’m a progressive gay man, and as many of you know, he is a Southern Baptist preacher who describes himself as “to the right of Ronald Reagan.” 🧵
The final day of the Tennessee Adult Education Academy is underway in Franklin. Instructors from across the state are learning new techniques, sharing promising practices, and gearing up for the future of Adult Ed in Tennessee. This afternoon, the instructor of the year award!
Believing this to be the leadership of the Spirit & as a Part 2 of sorts to yesterday's thread about discipling people on the values of Jesus, I'd like to make a statement on why I will no longer be forced into making statements. I am unfortunately not new to this game.
Christian leaders in your 30s-50s, you’re the ones who’ll raise the next couple of generations of faith. It is crucial—needful—that you disciple them from the start on the values of Jesus. Not political or cultural hybrids. The ways & means of Jesus. Teach people to follow Jesus.
Happy Father’s Day to our favorite Bops. If you know my dad, the. You already know that Zeke has him wrapped around his finger! We love him so much! @pletcher_bobby https://t.co/zPetsCe6U3
Join us in supporting the next generation of farmers. For every RT or tweet using #farmers today, 1/1, we’ll donate $1 to @YoungFarmers, up to $250,000 👩🌾
Giveaway alert! 🎉 We’re celebrating #WorldBookDay by giving away lots of books tomorrow! Every hour from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, we’ll pick one winner to receive this stack of books. Retweet to enter! #giveaway#FreeBooks
First evening of the heart & listening tour. Enlightening information tonight from the hearts of District 1 teachers! Thank you so much for coming out in the rain to share your views. #SCSsevennextsteps#SocialEmotionalLearning#SCSis901
Congratulations to our new teachers on their first semester! Along with their mentors, they gathered together tonight to mix, mingle, share their stories, and have a good time! Shout out to our ugly sweater finalists and soul train stars! #teacherturnup#SCSis901
The practice of so-called "friendship evangelism," if not careful, could turn friendship into a tool for one's evangelistic agenda. The practice of 'faithful presence' submits me to God's agenda in all my relationships - social, work, neighborhood and otherwise.