By John D. Pierce
After addressing a pertinent issue directly and boldly I sometimes receive much appreciated affirmation for being courageous. But the opportunity to write in such an open, unrestricted way is more the result of the freedom granted by those who support the mission of Nurturing Faith.
Our independent Board of Directors ensures editorial freedom, and there is no institutional overlord to suppress the honest grappling and needed critiques. For such freedom, I am very grateful.
More than courage, our efforts to speak truth to issues that challenge thoughtful and compassionate Christian living today are fueled by freedom and funding.
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Such support is critical. It is the cake, not just the icing. We need those who will stand up so we can speak up.
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Director of the Jesus Worldview Initiative at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee and former executive editor and publisher at Good Faith Media.
