Come And See
“Come and See” (John 1:43-51)
There are many more layers to each of us than what someone might read about us online. In fact, what is online is just a small part of who we are. And this is the problem with many of our relationships.
We live in a culture where information is easier to access than ever before, but we know one another less than we ever have. Why? Because we’ve been duped into thinking that having information about someone is the same thing as knowing them.
Ryan Phipps is the Senior Minister at Church In Bethesda.
Raised in the church, becoming a pastor was the one thing Ryan vowed he would never do. After spending many years away from faith, he found that for all of its flaws, the church can still occupy a unique place of good in the world if it is willing to evolve with reason and empathy.
Ryan has a special place in his heart for those who have been damaged or disillusioned by the church, and longs to lead those within it toward a more just and generous expression of itself.