Group Leader. Wayne Holst

I spent most of my life thinking like a church professional, rather than
as a regular congregational member. My training as a pastor always had me
asking myself 'how can I apply this discovery, insight, new information to
a regular church setting?'

Often, clergy have been hesitant to share the discoveries they have made
through a 'critical' approach to the Bible with their parishoners because
they wonder how laypeople might accept it. I have found that many thinking
laity are professionals in their own fields of endeavour and understand a
critical approach very readily. What they seek are ways of relating faith
to daily living.

I am grateful for the journey I have been taking through ordained ministry
to teaching at the university and serving as a fellow layperson at
St.David's United Church. Here we find that questioning and honest
expression of our faith and doubt is readily accepted and supported.