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Featured articles

Closing Time cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Understanding The Process of Leaving the Ministry

By David Hayward

Feb 12, 2017

Are you a pastor who: Is struggling with the ministry? Is thinking of leaving the...

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Leaving the Ministry cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

What it Feels Like to Leave the Ministry

By David Hayward

Feb 05, 2017

I left the ministry many times. Once when my contract was discontinued without my knowledge....

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"Jesus Mirror" cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

The Theology of Inclusion in Chris

By David Hayward

Nov 23, 2016

The theology of Christ's end point is that Christ is us. We are Christ. No...

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Sophia "Vulnerable" by nakedpastor David Hayward

Reflections On Embracing Vulnerability

By David Hayward

Nov 19, 2016

I've been thinking a lot about the vulnerable right now during these times that feel...

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"Occupy Wolf Street" cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

The Fine Art of Gaslighting the Victim

By David Hayward

Nov 14, 2016

I have a rambling confession. Please bear with me. This last week has been one...

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Sophia Collection by nakedpastor David Hayward

Why I Wrote and Drew Sophia

By David Hayward

Oct 02, 2016

I left the professional ministry and the church abruptly in the spring of 2010. I'd...

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"Hard to Keep Going" cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Sometimes it's Hard to Just Keep Going

By David Hayward

Sep 27, 2016

I had an interesting morning yesterday morning. I'm an early riser, but that morning was...

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Sophia "Suspended" drawing by nakedpastor David Hayward

Do You Feel Suspended Between Life and Death?

By David Hayward

Jul 30, 2016

Sophia "Suspended" (From my graphic story book The Liberation of Sophia) Of all my work, I get...

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Feed Us Eat Us cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Some leaders think they have the right to abuse you.

By David Hayward

Jul 21, 2016

I think it's okay to submit to a teacher. I have, and a few times...

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Intelligent and Independent cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Are you in trouble for being intelligent and spiritually independent?

By David Hayward

Jul 14, 2016

Think intelligently? Trouble! Be independent? Trouble! (Click on image to get a digital download of...

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