Last summer, Alexander Lang created something of a stir in the world of vocational clergy when he published “Departure: Why I Left the Church” to tell his story of stepping away from parish ministry. BNG readers would find points of…
Best known as an author, Gary Chapman also served the same Baptist church for 50 years
Gary Chapman is best known for writing the bestselling book Five Love Languages, but he also has served a local congregation — the same congregation — for 50 years. He recently retired from full-time ministry but hasn’t retired from carrying…