When Jesus had something to say to the powers and principalities he staged a march upon a capital city.
Capacity
Anyone who has ever worked with a college or university knows the importance of determining capacity. It is a key measure of accreditation reviews. But how often and in what ways do local faith communities think about capacity?
100 Days of Action
We have this opportunity before us right now, perhaps in greater measure than it ever has been in the history of our world.
On Courage, Choices, and Chasing the Dream
Years ago, in celebration of the Virginia Council of Church’s 60th Anniversary, I was asked to write a history of the role that Virginia churches played during the civil rights movement.
The Complications of Whiteness
I love Martin Luther King, Jr. I love the soaring vision, the beautiful, biblical words, the inclusive dream. I imagine that I would have stood with him in the 1960s — working for justice and to embody the beloved community.
Coaching with CPR: Your Questions Answered!
We sat down with Director of Coaching Claire Bamberg (DMin, LMFT, PCC) to talk about Coaching with CPR.
Common Good News 1/9/17
Common Good News– a twice-weekly newsreel for progressive people of faith.
Powered by Faith in Public Life and Convergence.
Church Shouldn’t Be This Hard
After 36 years of serving churches as a pastor and consultant, I came to a startling conclusion the other day.
The School of Convergence Leadership
When our only options are dead religion and deadly religion, we need a new alternative.
CPR Connects: Being Church in the Age of Trump
“The future is already here. It’s just unevenly distributed.”