Overview:  This three day gathering took place at Peachtree Road UMC in Atlanta, GA from Thursday February 27th-March 1st. The theme was...

At the heart of every thriving congregation is a commitment to the well-being of the broader community. Transformational Communities...

In life’s journey, transformation often begins in seasons of struggle—whether we feel as though we’re wandering the wilderness, alone and...

Last week, I found myself traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border, to a place where hospitality meets hope in the face of hardship. I spent...

In every corner of our world, communities serve as the backbone of society. They are the places where we live, learn, and grow together....

The Rio Texas Annual Conference recently concluded, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of purpose and community. One highlight of the...

The Power of Reconciliation and Inclusion at the Shalom Summit As the days draw nearer to the Shalom Summit on May 10th-11th, 2024,...

As the world turns its gaze towards the heavens, we are reminded of the celestial dance that unfolds above us. The phenomenon of an...

In the bustling tapestry of human existence, stories serve as the threads that weave together the fabric of our shared experiences. From...

In the bustling garden of humanity, communities are akin to trees—each unique, yet all connected through shared roots, trunk, and...

Change, as Janet Wolf eloquently illustrates in her work on Practicing Resurrection through the lens of The Gospel of Mark and Radical...

In today's fast-paced and often disconnected world, the need for community and holistic well-being has never been greater. Churches, as...

Land holds a deep and multifaceted significance in our lives, extending beyond its physical attributes. Few scholars have explored the...

Last week, three of us from the Transformational Communities Network attended the Neighborhood Economics conference in Jackson,...

So…lately I’ve been hearing a lot of conversation about church property. As demographics change and congregations age, buildings...

A few years ago I attended the ‘No Need Among You’ conference hosted by Travis Park UMC in San Antonio. Its focus was on the homeless...

We live storied lives. Think about it. Right where you are; look around. I’d like to suggest to you, as was suggested to me by the work...

A recap of November 2022 storytelling and celebration around the work of God beyond our church walls!

For me, the end of one year and the beginning of a new one is an interesting moment in time. It is a moment where I wonder how the...

Bracken birthed Schertz. Schertz birthed Universal City. Even though these three United Methodist Churches share some DNA and are in...