As we move into September, it's time to honor and celebrate the culture and traditions of Hispanic and Latine communities in the United States. From September 15th to October 15th National … Continue reading Honoring and celebrating Hispanic and Latine communities
A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
A little over three years ago, I was invited to participate in the New Church Ministry’s coaching program as part of our Movement’s covenant with the Pacific Southwest Region of … Continue reading A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
Coaching sparks hope and new life
They are all around us! They are everywhere! Movement initiators that is - formally known as church planters. We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented … Continue reading Coaching sparks hope and new life
Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
This past weekend, my parents visited me for Mother’s Day. I live in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, and while we were exploring its local restaurants and shops, we came across … Continue reading Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
Aging Florida Congregation Reignites with Merger
When Pastor Drake Cromer-Moore became pastor of First Christian Church of Gainesville, FL in 2021, he faced a daunting challenge. The church, founded in 1921, was down to eight active members … Continue reading Aging Florida Congregation Reignites with Merger