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Learning from the People and Places of Rondo
“Transform’s Sankofa experience helped us listen, learn, and celebrate what God is doing in the Rondo Neighborhood!”
Rejecting Political Violence: A Call to Examine Ourselves
As followers of Jesus, we must reject violence in every form—but we must also examine what role each of us may have played in allowing this environment to fester.
In the Face of Violence: A Call to Walk in the Way of Jesus
Today, our Minnesota community has been shocked by political violence that hits far too close to home.
Spiritual Disciplines to Nurture Your Public Witness
Five spiritual disciplines you can practice to cultivate a non-anxious presence and foster hope rather than fear in the public square
How Does Spiritual Formation Inform Political Engagement?
Steve Eng provided insight into the ways Christians can reframe their engagement when they find their identity in Christ.
Kingdom Allegiance in a World of Political Loyalties
Three key takeaways from pastors who are working to disciple a kingdom mindset in politically diverse congregations.
Understanding a Christian Approach to Political Advocacy
Michelle Ferrigno Warren shared how a Christian approach to political advocacy leans into love for God and neighbor.
Why Do We Need Political Theology?
Five reasons why understanding political theology is not only beneficial, but essential, to Christian life.
Building an Intentional Political Theology
Dr. Daniel Lee Hill kicked off the Beyond Voting series by discussing the ways political theology shapes Christian political engagement.
Three Resources for Reaching the Dechurched
Check out these resources to help your church navigate change and develop ways to reach the dechurched around you!
Navigating Change in the Great Dechurching
Jim Davis, co-author of The Great Dechurching, joined us to discuss "the largest religious shift in American history."
Renewing our Public Witness with Civic Revival
More than 250 leaders learned new ways to approach the election cycle through Civic Revival and the Church Politics podcast.
A Call to Restore Religious Exemption to Minnesota Law
Pastors have signed on to a call for the restoration of a religious exemption to the Minnesota Human Rights Act
Building a Community of Belonging in the Church
Pastors and leaders worked to understand sexuality and gender beyond personal identity and learned more about fostering belonging in churches
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.
Posture Shift Brings Model of Inclusion
Two Posture Shift Intensive Courses offered participants a model for inclusion and care of LGBT+ individuals within their ministries.
Sankofa Reflection 2023: Following the Thread
Shani Johnson reflects on her experience of following the thread of history through the 2023 Sankofa journey.
Sankofa at Home
Join us for a self-guided trip through sites related to the history or race and racism in Minnesota with Sankofa @ Home!