PASTOR'S COLUMN
Remain Standing
Calling churches across the Twin Cities region to a sustained presence in the lives of immigrant families as they rebuild trust, recover financially, and heal from trauma.
Formed to Serve Faithfully
How we respond in this moment will shape the discipleship and formation of the Church in the future.
Remain Standing by Joel Ramirez
This is not a moment for the church to do something. This is a moment for the church to become something.
The One Fund: Supporting Immigrant Churches
The One Fund will provide emergency financial support to immigrant churches in Minnesota to help them meet the urgent needs of families impacted by intensified immigration enforcement.
This is Why We Pray
In the aftermath of the Jan. 7 shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis, Transform Minnesota called Christians to pray for peace, for de-escalation, for immigrant families living in fear, and to grieve the woman who was killed.
Upholding Human Dignity While Respecting the Rule of Law
In the ongoing debates over immigration policy and enforcement, Christians are called to remember biblical principles of human dignity that guide our response.
Bringing Life Where We Go: A Kingdom Vision for Minnesota
At Transform Minnesota, we believe, like the river in Ezekiel’s vision, that God’s people are meant to bring life wherever they go.
Sankofa Reflection 2023: Go Back and Get What?!
Jon Willis reflects on continuing to go back with Sankofa and the new personal understanding he took from this trip.
Sankofa Reflection 2023: I'm Responsible
Pastor Carleigh McCormick discusses the feelings of responsibility that came from in-person interaction with the past during Sankofa.
Sankofa Reflection 2023: Learning From the Past
Bishop David E. Johnson reflects on the platform Sankofa provides to confront painful historical truths and work toward a more just future.
Sankofa Reflection 2023: Following the Thread
Shani Johnson reflects on her experience of following the thread of history through the 2023 Sankofa journey.
Discipleship Lessons Across Communities
Pastor Dave Mergens shares what rural and suburban pastors can learn from each other when building discipling relationships.
Sankofa Reflection 2022: The Journey to Reconciliation
Dan Crain shares his experience on Transform Minnesota's 2022 Sankofa Journey to Harmony.
Sankofa Reflection 2022: Weeping for My Ancestors
Sankofa participant's reflection on her time on the 2022 Sankofa Journey to Harmony.
Sankofa Reflection 2022: Aware of the Past to Transform the Future
Samantha Willis shares her experience on Transform Minnesota's Sankofa Journey to Harmony.
Lament for Justice
Pastor Matthew R. St. John, Senior Pastor at New Hope Church, shares his prayer of lament that he shared at a live prayer event after the Derek Chauvin verdict.
Damascus Way: Innovation and Expansion
Executive Director of Damascus Way, Tierre Webster, shares an update on their new location in Golden Valley and practical ways for the Church to support this new residence.
Worldview and Political Polarization
Kyongmin Song teaches classes on Christianity, culture, and politics with an emphasis on reconciliation; he shared some of his thoughts with Transform Minnesota.
Pastor's Column: 'Tuko Pamoja': We are Together
Emily Hamilton shares her heart for global mission engagement and relationships.
Pastor's Column: Follow Up to Sankofa
"My largest takeaway from the trip was hope—hope that I would be able to apply what we had seen and make a difference in our community."