REMOVING THE PLANK

David Smith was a Baptist pastor for 25 years. Over the course of a successful career, he had several experiences and encounters that transformed his life and faith. In particular, he found it was the opportunities to interact with people having different backgrounds from him that were especially impactful. Through these encounters, David was able to consider his privilege and what that means as a follower of Jesus. Whether it be his privilege around gender, race, or being a native English speaker, David came to the conviction that these were all things that he needed to keep learning from as a pastor. However, within some denominations, there is one line that mustn’t be crossed. It was his rethinking of same-sex relationships in the life of the Church that brought David’s career to an end.

This ground-breaking book takes you on a heartfelt journey with David as he shares the stories and events that prompted him to change his mind. In this poignant and honest memoir, David introduces the reader to people and events that have graciously helped him to see the ‘plank in his own eye’. He takes us through a careful examination of the Bible and how it led him to rethink same-sex relationships in the church.

Removing the Plank is a highly personal story that will benefit anyone looking for a careful and considerate reflection on matters the Church can no longer afford to ignore. With grace and humility, David helps us to consider how we can all 'remove the plank’ from our eyes.'