Peggy Campolo - McKinney Associates Inc.

Peggy Campolo is an evangelical Christian who challenges evangelical churches to re-think their stand against gay and lesbian people. She is a member of the council of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, and speaks frequently to church and campus groups. Peggy is a highly-visible advocate for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered people within the church. She is a member of PFLAG and Evangelicals Concerned, and is a member of Central Baptist Church in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The church is one of two "Welcoming and Affirming" congregations in the Commonwealth.

A graduate of Eastern College, Peggy is a writer and editor. She contributed to a book edited by Walker Wink entitled, Homosexuality and Christian Faith-Questions on Conscience for the Churches.

Peggy was already a dear friend to Pastor Randy McCain when he was fired from his position as Music Minister and Assistant to the Pastor at a church in Sherwood, Arkansas. She encouraged him to start a church where everyone has a place to worship. Peggy has been a strong supporter of the Open Door ministries and says, "I wish there were an Open Door Community Church in every place in the world for the hurting people who need to find out about the love and grace of Jesus Christ, and for folks like me, who know Jesus, but need a church where sisters and brothers join together in doing our best to live out that love and grace together."

"Peggy has a way of saying in one sentence what most ministers say in an hour sermon. Her genuine 'God presence' and faithfulness to Christ's call and her love for those oppressed have been an inspiration to me. She has been such an encourager to Gary and me as we struggled through the early difficult days of forging ahead with this ministry. We owe a great debt of gratitude to this precious loving friend. It is always an honor to have her here at Open Door."

Pastor Randy McCain

Open Door Ministries