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The ultimate goal is inclusivity and authenticity. But how can we achieve this if the conversation ends before it even begins? D.E. Paulk, author of The Holy Bible of Inclusion, successfully transitioned a Charismatic Evangelical church into an LGBTQ+ affirming, interfaith spiritual community. In Shi(F)t Happens, Don’t Lose Your Shi(R)t: Architecting Inclusion While Maintaining Financial Solvency, Paulk presents a tested, quantitative approach for those striving to embody greater inclusivity both within and beyond church walls.
During his twenty-year journey as a spiritual son of the late Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, author of The Gospel of Inclusion, Paulk encountered hundreds of renowned ministers and famous Gospel music artists who agreed with the message of inclusion but feared losing fans, family, and finances if their privately held beliefs were made public. Advice such as the strategic use of the word "inclusion" and allowing people to maintain a redefined concept of hell have proven effective in providing a sustainable pace and ample space for substantive change.
Inauthenticity in the pulpit and in public spaces ultimately infringes on personal agency and private peace. Together with veteran educator and expert in leadership, organizational change, and cultural foundations, Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II, Paulk offers a methodology for breaking free without breaking the bank. Shi(F)t Happens, but you don’t have to lose your Shi(R)t, and the Shi(F)t doesn’t have to hit the fan. Are you ready to talk some Shi(F)t?