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Racial Disparities and Covid-19 - VIDEO
We were grateful to have Jemar Tisby, president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, rejoin us to share why the pandemic is highlighting racial inequities and creating uncertainty for the African American church.
Transform Minnesota Message on Community Involvement
The Church can put our weight, energy and finances towards established organizations that are actively engaged in addressing the root issues that created the current pain in our cities.
Engaging With Grace and Compassion
Our witness should continue to be a priority even in the face of fears, concerns, and disagreements with others.
One Fund. One Year. One Million Dollars.
The African American community in the Twin Cities is facing extensive physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma surrounding the death of George Floyd and the disproportionate effects of COVID-19.
Urgent Call to the Church
The Church holds great responsibility to lead with immediate and committed action. While critical, it is not enough for the Church to simply call out racism and reject it as evil and divisive.
Yet Another Black Life Devalued and Disregarded
George Floyd's personhood and dignity were met with violence and his last breaths were handled with a cruel lack of basic human care.
Considerations for Churches as They Move to Reopen
Transform Minnesota encourages caution and compassion as Governor Walz announced new executive order 20-62, allowing for public worship gatherings beginning May 27.
Transform Minnesota's Statement on Churches Reopening
Transform Minnesota issues a statement on balancing the reopening of church worship with the needs of public health.
Arrive Ministries Announces New Executive Director
Transform Minnesota is excited to announce Mike Bergman as the new Executive Director of Arrive Ministries.
Rally Call to Christians: A Surge in Generosity
Christians in centuries past risked their lives to help others during pandemics. What can we risk to help small businesses, frontline charities, and our own churches in this pandemic?
The Crisis That Could Strengthen Churches
President of Transform Minnesota, Carl Nelson, shares hope and ways God may strengthen the Church during this unprecedented time.
Employee Classification: Simplified
On February 27th, Transform Minnesota hosted a Ministry Equip with Virginia Cronin, who spoke to a full room on the importance and nuance of properly classifying employees.
Health Officials Brief Minnesota Church Leaders
The MN Department of Health briefed denominational leaders on March 17 to provide guidance on how churches should plan to respond to the Coronavirus emergency.
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.
Sexual Identity and Labels: A Testimony by Rachel Gilson
Rachel’s testimony begins with a secular family in a conservative area of California and ends with a radical understanding of God and His holiness.
Remembering the Lives of Elias, Elmer, and Isaac
June 15th, 2020 marks the 100-year commemoration of Minnesota’s own egregious Duluth lynchings and the loss of three innocent lives.
Pastor's Column: 'Tuko Pamoja': We are Together
Emily Hamilton shares her heart for global mission engagement and relationships.
Abundant Life from Conception to Natural Death
This January, Transform Minnesota remembers and grieves those lives lost to unnatural causes, including abortion and physician-assisted suicide. We believe that because God has created each of us in His image, that every life holds dignity and purpose, regardless of life stage.
Encouragement for 2020
I know that God’s hand is on the Twin Cities here in Minnesota. Jesus is changing lives! I met with hundreds of pastors from various evangelical denominations in 2019 and heard unique stories of the Gospel at work.
Building a Vibrant Church Culture
On November 21st, River Valley Campus Pastor Kirk Graham spoke at a Transform breakfast on creating and developing vibrant church culture.