Defrocked
Good News from a Bad Pastor for a Better Church
$51.35
- Paperback
200 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2026
Summary
After public exile, Lillian Daniel found unexpected grace, deepened faith, and a new vision for a church that embraces honesty, healing, and restoration.
Pastor Lillian Daniel crossed a line that threatened to cost her everything. But the resulting scandal, which led to a yearlong exile from ministry and changed the whole trajectory of her life, also offered a pathway toward faith, hope, and a new vision for what the church can be for all, including those who stumble.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780664269227 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0664269222 |
| Author: | Lillian Daniel |
| Publisher: | Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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About The Author
Lillian Daniel
Lillian Daniel is a pastor, teacher, and writer. She currently serves as the Michigan Conference Minister for the United Church of Christ, overseeing 140 congregations and hundreds of clergy.
Her books include:
- Tired of Apologizing for a Church I Don’t Belong To
- When “Spiritual but Not Religious” Is Not Enough
- This Odd and Wondrous Calling
These works offer insights into the evolving religious landscape, the rise of the “nones” (those who claim no religious affiliation), and the unique challenges and rewards of pastoral ministry.
Daniel has taught preaching at various institutions, including Chicago Theological Seminary, University of Chicago, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, and Yale Divinity School.
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