Brett Anthony
Brett Anthony is a gay christian, occasional speaker, a seminary dropout who has put their M.A. In Christian formation and discipleship on hold, and is finishing his M.A. in marriage and couples therapy. A native of Kentucky, who finds himself in Kansas City, Missouri, Brett is a member of a non-affirming evangelical denomination and has often found himself navigating what it feels like for the church to say, "You have to be just like us to be a part of us.” He creates resources and shares experiences to help others see the world from their neighbor's point of view. Brett has been featured with Q Christian Fellowship and Oriented to Love. He writes at www.thebrettanthony.com
by Brett Anthony
There is a place – a family farm – that means so much to me. One hundred acres of trees, water, tall grass, and rocks. But getting there is the best part. The road to the farm is breathtaking: winding, full of dips and curves, bumpy in parts with stretches canopied by trees. Driving along that road, I can sense new possibilities, opportunities to explore. Life.
Which reminds me of a story. One night, not so long ago, I was preparing for an event for the organization where I was serving. I had been selected to lead in the formation and building up of the community through activities and intentional times of togetherness. As I was walking from my office to the room where we had planned the event for that evening, I was stopped by one of the executives of the organization.
“Hey, when you get a minute, I would like to talk to you. Are you going to be around?”