Religion / Faith

Christian -- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

I have attended the Parliament of Religions:

Never

Local Religious Community / Interfaith Affiliation:

First Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Website:

http://www.fccshelby.org

I have come to PeaceNext looking for:

networking, interreligious advocacy, interreligious exploration, intrareligious reflection

I am inspired by:

Bold thinkers and actors. Advocates for issues that advance unity despite detractors.

My favorite spiritual places:

The Chautauqua Institution. Lakes. Houses of worship sometimes.

Interreligious causes I care about:

College interreligious diversity and interfaith cooperation. Conflict resolution.

Changes I am working toward in my community:

Religious literacy. Acceptance and encouragement of diversity. Community. Higher education

About Me:

I write for The Shelbyville (IN) News and The Indianapolis Star, coach a middle school girls' basketball team, pastor a Disciples of Christ congregation and research/speak about interfaith cooperation and interreligious literacy, especially on colleges.