Category Archives: Testimony

One Episcopal Priest

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Ron Goetz

When my son was a pre-teen, he became an acolyte in our church (Episcopal). He loved serving at the altar, was active in the youth group, attended an Episcopal high school. He loved (and still loves) the beauty of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Testimony | 16 Comments

Students Remember Mrs. Goetz

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Ron Goetz

Venissa Ledesma Remembers Mrs. Goetz Yesterday morning I woke up to devastating news. Someone who has been a big part of my life for the past three years had a brain hemorrhage and was pronounced brain dead and was later … Continue reading →

Posted in Deeper Life, Humility, Servanthood, Testimony | 4 Comments

Sam Deetz: the Wrath of God, Community Rejection, and Sam’s Lingering Anger

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Ron Goetz

The wrath of God! I grew up afraid of it. My father was the pastor. As I grew from a little boy into a young man, we moved every few years, from one pastorate to another. I listened to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Testimony, Theology | 9 Comments

Former Nazarene Pastor Rick James

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ron Goetz

I recently received this note from Rick James, former pastor in the Church of the Nazarene and a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church of the Nazarene, Life and Testimony, Point Loma Nazarene University, Religion, Sanctification, Testimony | 8 Comments

BJU Survivors: Creating New Families, Showing New Solidarity

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Mari Elise Duvall, a survivor of Bob Jones University and a member of BJUnity, is a friend on Facebook. She posted a brief, heartfelt message recently about her reaction to the FB page, “Wipe Out Homophobia.”  I asked her if she would write … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Colleges, Christianity, Family, Gay Christians, Homosexuality, Lesbians, Religion, Testimony | 8 Comments

Ex-Southern Baptist Pastor Ted Hayes–80 Years Old and Still Speaking His Mind

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ron Goetz

I received this from Dr. Ted Hayes, a retired Southern Baptist pastor living in Kingston, New York, a few days ago ( 2012/08/06).  Thanks for sharing this, Pastor Hayes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Gay Christians, Homosexuality, Homosexuality and the Bible, Life and Testimony, Pastoral Ministry, Southern Baptist, Testimony | 16 Comments