However, Dean Snyder, Senior Pastor of the Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. and a an open advocate for GLBTQ issues, disagrees with the Love Prevails strategy. “I understand the perspective of Love Prevails and very much respect their deep dedication to full equality for LGBTQ people,” Snyder said. “I personally continue to believe that trials against LGBTQ clergy or those who celebrate same-gender marriages hurt the United Methodist Church and our local congregations,” he continued. “Trials place clergy trying to do responsible ministry to their people under great personal stress and suffering no matter the verdict. Trials are a cruel and unusual response to pastors trying to provide pastoral care to their members. Trials often do not lead to wise resolution of differences.” with Allen Ewing-Merrill
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