David Hayward | Artist Profile picture
I’m a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free to be you. My studio in the wilderness. 👇
Jun 27, 2023 6 tweets 1 min read
Take some time to go through these questions 💙 1. What are my values? What do I believe in? (consider politics, religion, social issues)
Feb 19, 2021 5 tweets 1 min read
I have a few questions for you... for an exciting new project and I'd love it if you let me know your thoughts in the thread below: Would you sign up for my newsletter?
Feb 18, 2021 8 tweets 3 min read
#Thread WHEN ABUSERS ARE GREAT TEACHERS

This cartoon portrays what happens too often in the Church in general and Christianity as a whole.

#churchtoo #abuseawareness #exvangelical Sheep scattered, slaughtere... This happens in businesses, universities, politics, families, and so many places.

But we’re talking about the church because it boasts being so good to and for people. Too many highly respected spiritual leaders leave victims in their wake...
Jan 23, 2021 10 tweets 3 min read
The Single Issue: A Thread about Microaggressions

I have a lot of friends and family who are single, many of them women. Sure, they might always or sometimes wish they had a good partner, but all of them are able to be happy, confident, and lead fulfilling lives as singles. There's a stigma to being single in many circles, including or especially in Christian ones. Don't let ignorance or ignorant words destroy your capacity to enjoy yourself and your solitude!
Jan 21, 2021 6 tweets 2 min read
THREAD: I F***ing Love You!

I’ve been thinking about the ways we celebrate love. Valentine's Day is coming up and traditionally its been centered on very stereotypical, heteronormative kind of love.

Well F*** that! Image Our community is so incredibly diverse and I love that we come together to celebrate each other.

This year, I'm committed to creating a space for us to celebrate love in every shape, size, expression and sexuality. To let you put your love out there for the world to see 🧡
Nov 14, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read
WHEN COMING OUT MEANS KICKING OUT An LGBTQ+ rainbow sheep is kicked out of a church of white s I've come to realise that many of these churches, like in my cartoon today, do not think that what they're doing is evil.

They have rationalised their actions and really believe that they're doing the "right thing".
Nov 13, 2020 14 tweets 4 min read
Today I'd like to invite you in, for a discussion about the waves in which our belief in God changes, grows or transforms. I'd love for you to share your thoughts with me once you've had a read If your belief in God has changed over time then today's conversation about #Deconstruction and my walk with God is for you! Image