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"David Hayward says more of the hopes of God, the struggles of the church and the possible path forward for us all in images than anyone could with words."

"David’s artwork celebrates the freedom of becoming an ‘Open’ Christian, with the courage to ask questions and wrestle with some of the tougher challenges of faith."

"Upending notions of who's in and who's out, Hayward's artwork overturns false pieties and harmful dogmas in one fell swoop."

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About NakedPastor

Who is NakedPastor?

A former pastor turned cartoonist. 

David Hayward is the NakedPastor. After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. His work challenges the status quo, deconstructs dogma, and promotes critical thinking.

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  • Giving In To Temptation

    Giving In To Temptation

    David Hayward

    Giving in to temptation with the one you love is FUN! Temptation is the strong desire to do something. We were taught that giving in to bodily passions was wrong.Giving...

    Giving In To Temptation

    David Hayward

    Giving in to temptation with the one you love is FUN! Temptation is the strong desire to do something. We were taught that giving in to bodily passions was wrong.Giving...

  • Men and Women in Ministry

    Men and Women in Ministry

    David Hayward

    Yes, there are women in ministry. However, it's still a sad reality that the path is more difficult for women. When men inform me they want to be a pastor,...

    Men and Women in Ministry

    David Hayward

    Yes, there are women in ministry. However, it's still a sad reality that the path is more difficult for women. When men inform me they want to be a pastor,...

  • I'm The Victim Here

    I'm The Victim Here

    David Hayward

    Triggering. Violence comes in many forms: physical, spiritual, emotional, verbal. Here is a weak man, insecure in his masculinity buttressed by bad theology. His wife challenges the patriarchal notion. And...

    I'm The Victim Here

    David Hayward

    Triggering. Violence comes in many forms: physical, spiritual, emotional, verbal. Here is a weak man, insecure in his masculinity buttressed by bad theology. His wife challenges the patriarchal notion. And...

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