The Elephant in the Room: Sexual Ethics and the Boundaries of Evangelicalism - David Sandifer

In recent years, some evangelicals have argued that questions of sexual ethics should not be considered tests for orthodoxy, and that evangelicals should instead unite over more primary issues of Gospel proclamation. How should evangelical leaders respond? Are questions of sexual ethics secondary issues about which Christians should agree to disagree, or are they non-negotiable aspects of Christian teaching? This talk argues for the latter, and that any weakening of Biblical teaching in this area in the name of unity will both sabotage our work of discipleship and radically undermine our witness to the world. It also suggests practical steps for Christian leaders and organisations as they seek to take a faithful stance in response to questions of sexual ethics.

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David Sandifer was born and raised in France, of American parents. He holds a Ph.D. in history, from the University of Cambridge (2014). He spent 20 years in pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Australia, and also worked for a Christian public advocacy organisation in Australia, where he co-launched an on-going campaign to protect children from online pornography. He currently lectures in the area of practical theology and ethics at Tyndale Theological Seminary in the Netherlands. He has a heart to see the church in Europe renewed in love for God and holiness, and to see Christian families equipped to raise counter-cultural disciples who will 'shine like stars in the universe' (Phil. 2:15).

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