When Cindy Bourgeois was growing up as a boy in Winnipeg, she never dreamed she’d play a prophetic role in The United Church of Canada. But she’s discovered that being the first known transgender minister the church ordained carries risks.

 

We’re publishing Bourgeois’ story in the current issue of Mandate because she’s one of the United Church’s prophetic leaders willing to take those risks.

 

Who do you know who is a prophetic leader? What kinds of risks has he or she taken that inspire you?