Many of the congregations we work with at Convergence are anxious. They worry about attendance, money, facilities, whether they are making a difference in their communities, and so much more. …

By Rev. Cameron Trimble As a congregational consultant, I spend much of my time accompanying communities of faith through disorientation. The cultural tectonic plates beneath religious institutions are shifting, and …

Reflections from a church working on wisdom by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall In researching the gifts and possibilities of aging churches, I have enjoyed learning about the Sage-ing Committee at …

by: Rev. Cameron Trimble We’re living through a time when many congregational leaders feel like they’re carrying more than ever before. The challenges are real: navigating cultural shifts, political polarization, …

by: Rev. Anna Golladay Oh Lord, God of honest and truth-filled presence. I stand on a precipice of fear and humbly seek your face.I find myself deep in a cave …

by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall We are living in tumultuous times. There are two questions many people are grappling with right now: How can I help those suffering from the …

By: Rev. Anna Golladay As some of you may know, I’ve been running for public office here in Chattanooga. There were 4 of us running for my district’s CIty Council …

Rev. Cameron Trimble We are living in a moment of profound political disruption, social unrest, and deep uncertainty about the future. Across the country, congregations are grappling with what it …

by: Rev. Anna Golladay One of the primary ways I pour back into the work of the 21st-century faith community is by helping congregations reimagine what their buildings might be …

by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall We can all feel paralyzed at times by the events occurring outside our congregational walls. Natural disasters, racism, political actions that harm the vulnerable, and …