First, my heart goes out to you, Frank. No longer having a close friend here in this earth plane any longer is hard to incorporate into your way of being here. Thank you for sharing your grief with us. Although I had not ever heard Tony Campolo speak, to hear what you say about him moves me deeply. It did take a lot of courage back then to take a stand for gay rights. I appreciate the sacrifices he and his wife made by doing so. I am 78 and my brother, who is 3 years older than I am, is gay and has been in the same loving relationship for over 40 years. Finally, they were able to get married and what a happy day that was! And my daughter and her wife have been together for 14 years. I saw these accomplishments slowly come about and am grateful for those who helped to make it happen. We may all be called upon to stand up again, and may we see your friend as inspiration to do so.
I met Tony Campolo , while attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary before the “Takeover “. I have heard him several times before, though. He was a firecracker. He always spoke from the heart, from the place of his convictions, and from a place of Justice.
He came to promote EAPE, his vision for the inner city, and the poor.
Upon graduating from seminary, I left the SBC and made my home with the ABC. I lived not too far from Eastern ( University & Seminary). Seeing Tony became a regular occurrence. I wasn’t part of his inner circle or his life. I was a witness to the impact of his work and his compassion. It was amazing.
Yes, at that time ,Peggy sacrificed , as well. She was on the front lines for LGBTQ rights. I am aware that many had dropped them because of Peggy’s advocacy.
Both were a compliment for each other and the gospel.
I was music director at the church where Tony & Peggy were members in suburban Philadelphia in the late 70s through the early 90s. Tony & Peggy embodied what Christianity was designed to be—he shall be missed…
Gosh, I am sorry to hear that Tony Campolo died. I hadn't realized he was that old. I have heard him a few times and thought he was a voice of wisdom. I left the church in part because I couldn't square the love of God with the church's view. I look at the Mike Johnsons of the world who support a man as foul as 45 and still claims christian beliefs. He lies and does the bidding of 45 and sees no irony between his professed faith and serving a corrupt man. My cousin is gay and his husband was a wonderful man who had a giving heart. I have great memories of him serenading my mother on her 80th birthday. She was so happy and I remember the compassion he showed to her. My cousin and he helped change my mind and stance. My cousin's husband died last year at a young age of a type of dementia. It was crushing for Robert. I am happy to know that Tony took a stand for Christ and didn't bend to conservative hate.. Thanks, Frank.
Frank, I have thought so often of Tony Campolo and wondered where he had gone. He inspired me with his message that following Christ caused him to include gay and other people in Jesus’ fold of love. Thank you for bringing this to us. I would love an even longer story about Tony and what he faced.
You already know you will see each other again. My now deceased husband and I ran our lives with the attitude that when the time came we'd see each other again. We didn't fear God!! What we feared was the look on our parents or grandparents faces for the wrong we may have committed.
My husband and I drove semi truck coast to coast for over 23 years. We never let our anger show outside of the peramiters of our truck. God must've approved because we both retired as two million mile accident free drivers EACH.
Do well in all you do to honor those watching over you.
I remember watching a video of one of his speaking engagements when I was a student at Reformed Bible College in the 80s. I was very impressed with him!
First, my heart goes out to you, Frank. No longer having a close friend here in this earth plane any longer is hard to incorporate into your way of being here. Thank you for sharing your grief with us. Although I had not ever heard Tony Campolo speak, to hear what you say about him moves me deeply. It did take a lot of courage back then to take a stand for gay rights. I appreciate the sacrifices he and his wife made by doing so. I am 78 and my brother, who is 3 years older than I am, is gay and has been in the same loving relationship for over 40 years. Finally, they were able to get married and what a happy day that was! And my daughter and her wife have been together for 14 years. I saw these accomplishments slowly come about and am grateful for those who helped to make it happen. We may all be called upon to stand up again, and may we see your friend as inspiration to do so.
I met Tony Campolo , while attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary before the “Takeover “. I have heard him several times before, though. He was a firecracker. He always spoke from the heart, from the place of his convictions, and from a place of Justice.
He came to promote EAPE, his vision for the inner city, and the poor.
Upon graduating from seminary, I left the SBC and made my home with the ABC. I lived not too far from Eastern ( University & Seminary). Seeing Tony became a regular occurrence. I wasn’t part of his inner circle or his life. I was a witness to the impact of his work and his compassion. It was amazing.
Yes, at that time ,Peggy sacrificed , as well. She was on the front lines for LGBTQ rights. I am aware that many had dropped them because of Peggy’s advocacy.
Both were a compliment for each other and the gospel.
True to their convictions.😔
I'm so sorry about your friend. The world need more Tony's. Being a gay woman life has not been so kind to me
I was music director at the church where Tony & Peggy were members in suburban Philadelphia in the late 70s through the early 90s. Tony & Peggy embodied what Christianity was designed to be—he shall be missed…
Gosh, I am sorry to hear that Tony Campolo died. I hadn't realized he was that old. I have heard him a few times and thought he was a voice of wisdom. I left the church in part because I couldn't square the love of God with the church's view. I look at the Mike Johnsons of the world who support a man as foul as 45 and still claims christian beliefs. He lies and does the bidding of 45 and sees no irony between his professed faith and serving a corrupt man. My cousin is gay and his husband was a wonderful man who had a giving heart. I have great memories of him serenading my mother on her 80th birthday. She was so happy and I remember the compassion he showed to her. My cousin and he helped change my mind and stance. My cousin's husband died last year at a young age of a type of dementia. It was crushing for Robert. I am happy to know that Tony took a stand for Christ and didn't bend to conservative hate.. Thanks, Frank.
Tony was a true modern prophet and he will be missed immensely as America prepares to enter its Second Trumpulation
Frank, I have thought so often of Tony Campolo and wondered where he had gone. He inspired me with his message that following Christ caused him to include gay and other people in Jesus’ fold of love. Thank you for bringing this to us. I would love an even longer story about Tony and what he faced.
You already know you will see each other again. My now deceased husband and I ran our lives with the attitude that when the time came we'd see each other again. We didn't fear God!! What we feared was the look on our parents or grandparents faces for the wrong we may have committed.
My husband and I drove semi truck coast to coast for over 23 years. We never let our anger show outside of the peramiters of our truck. God must've approved because we both retired as two million mile accident free drivers EACH.
Do well in all you do to honor those watching over you.
Arohanui Frank. Losing a close friend brings a deep loneliness and my heart goes out to you. Kia kaha. Trudy
I remember watching a video of one of his speaking engagements when I was a student at Reformed Bible College in the 80s. I was very impressed with him!