David Hayward was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, and planted others.
He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Masters in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal.
But in 2010 David left the professional paid clergy. He is still passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways.
David started a blog called nakedpastor in 2006, and initiated his public analysis of religion, religious community and spirituality through his writings, art and cartoons. Thousands of people are challenged and entertained by nakedpastor every day.
His art, cartoons, writings and book have found their way all around the world.
David lives with his wife Lisa on the beautiful Kennebecasis River near Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. They have 3 grown children close by.
graffiti artist on the walls of religion
thanks Z. will do.
It is wonderful to find another kindred satiric soul! Please keep writing and drawing. You are like rain on the new-mown hay.
thanks frank. nice to meet you!
There is something very freeing about being naked, removing all the outerwear of beliefs and dogmas. Being oneself and not carbon copies of Christ, but rather that of which Christ wants us to be, ourselves. To be naked in front of the divine, oneself and others also. To be vulnerable in our humility, exposed in our love.
Keep up the good work and keep it naked!
I enjoyed your last cartoon. May your life journey continue to take you to unexpected and joyful places.
peace,
Mario
thanks so much mario