Full Interview: Ken Wilson

Full Interview: Ken Wilson

From Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power by John Williamson

June 30, 2025 · 59 min · Season 1

About this episode

Ken Wilson shares his journey and experiences with the Vineyard Church, focusing on his support for LGBTQ+ inclusion and the consequences he faced.

In this full-length interview, Spoiled Fruit sits down with Ken Wilson , founding pastor of Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor and one of the movement's earliest and most respected leaders. For decades, Ken was known as a thoughtful, compassionate voice within the Vineyard - until he did something few pastors dared to do: publicly express support for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Despite years of faithful service, Ken was quietly pushed out, his legacy downplayed, and the church he founded taken over by those unwilling to even speak his name. This is the first time Ken has publicly shared the full story of how his journey with the Vineyard ended - not because he left, but because he was no longer welcome. Ken Wilson is the founding pastor of Vineyard Ann Arbor and the author of A Letter to My Congregation, a landmark book in the conversation around faith and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Recently retired from the ministry, Ken continues to write, teach, and advocate for a more expansive and inclusive expression of Christian faith. Resources & Links: www.spoiledfruitpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiled-fruit-faith-and-power/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries…

People in this episode

Guest: Ken Wilson

Topics covered

  • LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • faith
  • church leadership
  • Vineyard Church
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor
  • A Letter to My Congregation
  • Christian faith
  • inclusivity

Mentioned in this episode

Products: A Letter to My Congregation

Books & works: A Letter to My Congregation

Places: Vineyard

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