47. Craig Watson - Earthquake Recovery, Diverse Church, and Being Gay and Christian in Aotearoa

Craig Watson has worked in project management for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the 2012 London Olympics, and also the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery.  We talk about all of that and about how his love of people sits first and foremost in his projects. This is a man who really does care. Craig also shares some of his journey of being gay and Christian, from being raised in the church and fighting with his attractions, to his acceptance of who he is and his desire for safe spaces and belonging for others in the same boat.  He shares about Diverse Church NZ - a network for gay Christians in New Zealand that Craig founded. This episode doesn't argue theology or try to convince you of a theological position. It's simply a chance to stop, put preconceptions aside, and listen to Craig's experience.   Find Diverse Church at diversechurch.co.nz or on Facebook If you would like to explore this topic theologically, check out the resources on Diverse Church's website. A couple of other valuable books on the subject are Matthew Vines - God and the Gay Christian, and episode 41 guest Jeff Chu's - Does Jesus Really Love Me? ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations  Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: [email protected]   Music by Strahan: Spotify: Strahan Facebook: facebook.com/StrahanMusic  or  facebook.com/commonerscommunion Instagram: @strahanmusic  or  @commoners_communion