CONFRONTING DIVISION IN POLARIZING TIMES

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RESEARCH AND RESOURCES FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS

Many pastors and Christian leaders today experience deep divisions that tear at the social fabric of their organizations. This infighting has had far-reaching impact, and with all sides firmly entrenched, it may feel impossible to overcome. We‘ve shown that it is not.

CROSS THE LINES IS A COLLABORATIVE OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE ADDRESSING THE MOST PAINFUL AND COMPLICATED DIVIDES IN OUR CULTURE.

We exist to equip every church and ministry in America with the tools, relationships, and wisdom to overcome toxic polarization and racial division.

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Preaching to polarized congregations:

(RNS) — The Rev. Susan Sparks, a minister and a professional comedian, uses humor in her sermons to help her American Baptist congregation in New York City consider ways to approach those with whom they disagree. Pastor Joel Rainey, who leads a West Virginia evangelical church, hosts a “special edition” of his preaching podcast to […]

A Vision for Healing the Divided American Church

Fifty-nine. That’s the number of times the New Testament instructs Christians on how to treat one another. Be at peace with each other. Be kind and compassionate. Live in harmony. Accept one another just as Christ accepted you. Love is the bedrock of Christian faith, and kindness is a concept we teach our kids from […]