In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Reverend Dr. Neil G. Thomas, the Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Hope of Dallas – and the world's largest progressive Christian church.
Ordained to the Christian ministry in 1989, Dr. Thomas's journey to this role is a testament to his dedication and passion. He is committed to building equality for all beings through activism and addressing social issues. He puts his devotion to work by leading a congregation with a primary outreach to the LGBTQ+ community…
As a native of Bournemouth, England, Dr. Thomas worked as the Senior Pastor of two Metropolitan Community Churches: MCC Bournemouth, England and Founders Metropolitan Community Church, Los Angeles. In addition to his work as a pastor, he is also a widely regarded speaker and contributor to local, national and international conversations around the intersectionality of faith, color, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Hit play to discover:
- What led Dr. Thomas to pursue work in Christian ministry.
- The primary message of Christianity.
- What Jesus’s “thesis” was in the Bible.
- The central themes of Dr. Thomas’s sermons.
- The importance of developing a sense of justice and love for those who are disenfranchised.
You can follow along with Dr. Thomas and his work at the Cathedral of Hope of Dallas here!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9
