Interviews | Quotes | News

 

The Transgender Pastor.

June Joplin tells her story and reflects on the cost of choosing between her gender and her church. Elizabeth was invited into the conversation as a friend and colleague.
A CTVC production for BBC World Service

BBC World Heart and Soul | Feb. 11, 2022

Restoring Sacred Space or
Lessons in Deferred Maintenance.

Thanks to a grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church is getting ready to undertake a full restoration of its historic building, a project that will secure a sustainable future for the site.

Preservation in Print | March 2020

Pastor fired after coming out.

Long-time friends and former coworkers, Elizabeth celebrates the transition announcement of Rev. Junia R. Joplin, and subsequent firing, in Mississauga, Ontario.

New York Times | July 23, 2020

Gutsy Church. Gutsy Pastor.

St. Charles Ave. Baptist Church hosts Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton for
The Book of Gutsy Women tour.


Baptist News Global | October 25, 2019

Baptist church closes in Maryland.

When a sister congregation through the Alliance of Baptists closed in 2019, the Washington Post reached out to Elizabeth for thoughts on how churches will face this same challenge in the 21st century.

Washington Post | August 4, 2019

Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Former and current officials, New Orleans residents, faith leaders, and advocates gathered to mark the 10th anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and the region’s recovery following the storm.

CSPAN | August 29, 2015

Podcasts | Talks | Sermons

  • Fried. The Burnout Podcast.

    A Pastor Speaks Out On Vocational Callings, Personal Growth, and Burnout

  • BTSR 2019: Final Commencement

    Rivers in the Desert
    Isaiah 43.1-13, 18-21
    Saturday, May 25, 2019


  • God Squad: A Chat with Jay & Matt

    Rev. Dr. Jay Hogewood, Rabbi Matt Reimer, & Elizabeth chat about life, work, and all things early pandemic.

Articles | Essays

 

Lessons from the closing of my seminary.

Baptist News Global | February 8, 2019

You can’t do it all.
Choose well.

Baptist News Global | February 10, 2017

Letting go of the illusion of the superhero pastor.

Baptist News Global | June 3, 2016

All other BNG stories.

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