Do you feel like an outsider?

We do. With increasing hostility in evangelical spaces in America today, many of us have sought refuge “outside,” away from the religious gatekeepers. Many of us have been in some kind of spiritual wilderness for years, struggling to make sense of all we have seen and experienced in church environments. We believe Jesus is at work, even in the wilderness of faith and in turbulent times. We hope that this space can nurture our journey for clarity and truth for our own spiritual health and to light a path for others along the way.

• Memoirs of personal experiences in the church
• Prophetic musings about what the church is called to be… for ALL of the family members
• Devotional writings for/by “Others” living out their faith outside the gates
• Discussion and gathering – online groups coming soon
• “Asking for Me” a podcast of questions

We are outside the city walls, searching for more of the kingdom than we ever dared dream before. You will find us here, and you’ll find Jesus here too.

outsider@outside-the-gates.com

CONTRIBUTORS/EDITORS

Robin Jester Wootton

Robin is a writer with works published in magazines, books, online journals, and blogs. A transracial adoptee, former “prodigal” turned preacher’s wife, she continues to hope for the church that Jesus builds and loves. She can be found at robinwootton.wordpress.com, Facebook.com/Robinette73 and on Twitter @JesterWootton.

Luke Calvin

Luke is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Missouri since 2007.  Luke also holds a Masters of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. It has been Luke’s privilege to care for men wrestling with sexual addiction, questions of sexual identity, depression and anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, the fallout of sexual abuse, the grief involved with divorce, and the struggles associated with life’s transitions.  As an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trained counselor, Luke has also helped couples discover and heal the wounds and patterns that keep them from experiencing the closeness they long to experience in marriage.

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