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 …
Why Do We Need Congregations?
By: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall With so many issues facing our world, and such great needs facing our neighbors locally and globally, some might ask: Why should we even worry …
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
by: Rev. Gregg Carlson In the 1960s, Northern Ireland began a period of conflict called the “Troubles.” Through a series of social and political injustices, Northern Ireland had become a …