Kyndall Rae Rothaus, senior pastor of Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, is a preacher, poet, and storyteller. She is the co-founder of Nevertheless She Preached, a national, ecumenical preaching event designed and led by women. Her first book, “Preacher Breath,” was published by Smyth and Helwys in 2015.
It seems progressive Christians are often being attacked by other Christians for our “tolerance.” I don’t know about my fellow clergy, but I don’t recall that I have ever used the word tolerant in a sermon. I haven’t applauded tolerance…