As asylum seekers arrive in a new place and attempt to recover from the trauma they have experienced, the single most important thing they need is a sense of community, for someone to look them in the eyes and say, “You belong.” … More Seeking Belonging
True unity—in the church and in society—will only be achieved when we create communities where love is at the center, where differences are honored and celebrated, and all can feel and believe that we are truly one in Christ. … More True Unity Celebrates Diversity
Jesus describes a world where there is no greatest or least, or lives that matter and lives that don’t, but where each person has God-given dignity and everyone finds a welcome. … More Now Is the Time to Welcome
Called out on his closed-mindedness and challenged to reconsider his purpose, Jesus is persuaded to adopt a bigger vision for mission that embraces outsiders, strangers, and even enemies. … More Be Opened
Allowing ourselves to be welcomed and known is always a risk. But when others welcome us for who we really are, that’s when we experience grace. … More Seeking a Welcome
Javen Swanson 