The Parable of Mike McCurry

In The National Journal, Andrea Drusch profiles Mike McCurry, President Clinton’s former press secretary, consultant for Public Strategies Washington, and professor of public theology at Wesley Theological Seminary. According to Drusch, McCurry “has become a sort of shepherd to peers interested in making the transition from state to church.” McCurry believes the state of national politics may be responsible for politicians seeking careers in religion: “They didn’t come here to just get in angry political fights every day. They want to do something positive, and they’re looking for avenues to make that happen.”

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