Inventory
The arrival of Jesus into the world, was, by God’s design, intended to get us to look at our lives and take an inventory of them. Not for fear or self-loathing, but so that we can continue on the path of becoming our very best selves.
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.