by: Rev. Anna Golladay I have a confession. I’m ashamed to admit this. When I learned of the violent assassination attempt on former President Trump last week I found myself …
When Anxiety Gets the Best of Us
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall When church feels hard — Stop, look, and listen. We live in a world full of anxiety and polarization. When church feels less like a …
How Do Congregations Grow
Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence Convergence (formerly the Center for Progressive Renewal) was founded to support the start and renewal of congregations. Today, we talk about that work as …
Understanding Giving Trends – and How Your Congregation Can Benefit
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall Most congregations we work with at Convergence are experiencing a common dilemma – a gap between their congregational giving and their desired budgets. These gaps …
3 Things the Church Can Learn From Mr. Beast
by: Rev. Jim Keat Try something new. Learn as you go. Don’t do it alone. Jimmy Donaldson, more commonly known as Mr. Beast, is a 26 year old YouTuber, entrepreneur, …
Does the Church Need Liberation?
By: Rev. Laura Robinson Have you ever read a book that simultaneously blows your mind, shifts your thinking of the church, and the legacy of Christian theologies in our past …
Help! Nobody wants to go to church anymore!
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall You see the headlines almost daily. The fastest-growing major religious category is “Unaffiliated.” The latest studies from 2023 show 26% of Americans claiming this identity. …
What Regenerative Farming Can Teach the Church
Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence For much of my life, I have lived in cities or suburbs. I remember spending hours of my life each weekend pulling plants out …
Words create worlds: the discourse of digital ministry
By: Rev. Jim Keat There are two phrases I have banned from my vocabulary when it comes to digital ministry: in person vs. online, and real vs. virtual. It’s common …
A Post-Eclipse Prayer
By: Rev. Anna Golladay Creator and sovereign one, we call on your peace and solace. You alone are the ignitor of all things good – the spark that turns our …