A gathering place for progressive thinkers in the Christian faith tradition
Pathways. Because it’s about the journey, not the destination.
What is Pathways?
Pathways is a faith community comprised of those for whom institutional religion and the burdens of infrastructure can sometimes be more of an encumbrance to Grace, than a channel of Grace. There are different paths for different people. Pathways is for the progressive thinker prepared to leave behind old ways of thinking, and remain open to new and revelatory ways of seeing things, not necessarily of one’s own making.
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When “What’s Fair is Fair” is a Dead-end Destination
April 23, 2024
Who Leads Pathways?
For nearly five decades, John Bennison has summarily been a pastor, preacher, teacher, trainer, carpenter, coffin builder, counselor, spiritual advisor, ethicist, writer and lyricist, musician and entertainer, assembly-line union worker, small business entrepreneur, residential real estate specialist, corporate cog and executive director of several non-profit organizations.
He’s authored eight publications on faith and values, and as an ordained minister served as a parish pastor over 25 years. He earned his Doctorate from the Claremont School of Theology, as well as his BA degree in philosophy and religion from Lake Forest College.
John contributes his leadership experience as Executive Director and Lead Teacher at Pathways, as he writes the Words & Ways commentaries; engaging others everywhere in meaningful dialogue. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Mountain Shadow Film Society.
Meanwhile, as a licensed realtor, John also continues to provide professional client services to buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Bay Area area market (www.imaginecominghome.com).
Having raised two daughters, he resides with his spouse and golden retriever in Walnut Creek, California.
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