Frank Schaefer, The Price for Standing for Love

Published: Jan. 2, 2014, 5:49 p.m.

b"Rev. Frank Schaefer\\xa0is no longer a United Methodist Minister. \\xa0He\\xa0lost his credentials\\xa0because he was found guilty of violating church discipline. \\xa0His crime? \\xa0He officiated at a wedding. \\xa0 The wedding was for his son, Tim, and Tim's partner. \\xa0 \\xa0He was given a thirty day suspension, a time out to think about it and come back to church officials with his hat in his hand and say he wouldn't do it again. \\xa0 If he couldn't, he would have to give up his ministry. \\xa0This is his career. \\xa0His livelihood. \\xa0He spoke to me about his situation and the agonizing decision he faced. \\xa0 His discipleship cost him his career. \\xa0It is the going price for standing for love."