Journey to the Eclectic Church

There’s a problem in the way many of us think about our role in the Church. We hide. We give in to what we think we’re supposed to be. We feel the pressure to change, to fit in, to match the image of whatever group we’ve attached ourselves to. And while things may be improving in some places, we still cling to the idea that unity means shared belief — that everyone must think alike, act alike, and agree on everything for the Church to be whole. ...

February 1, 2026 · 4 min · H. Duane Black