Our country is divided and so are our kitchen tables, living rooms, and group chats. How should followers of Jesus engage – especially when there is so much division, fear, and mistrust. In all circumstances, we want to be people who are centered on God's love, kindness and justice. So how do we do that as we head home for the holidays, show up in meetings with classmates and colleagues, and go about our every day lives where conflict seems right around every corner and so much strife right under the surface?

Let's talk about it with pastor and author, Caleb Campbell who wrote "Disarming Leviathan" (IVP 2020) and leads Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, AZ. Caleb offers practical tools and resources for people seeking to reach Christian Nationalists with the hope-filled message of the gospel of Jesus in their communities, churches, and families. The first 25 people to REGISTER and ATTEND will receive a free copy of Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor.

He will be joined by Jonathan Walton and Connie Anderson. Jonathan is the author of Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive (IVP 2019), creator of the Emotionally Healthy Activist Course and Senior Resource Specialist on Political Discipleship. Connie is the creator of the Quick to Listen Course, former Abolitionist Plunge Director and InterVarsity Leadership Institute Fellow. Our time will include an interview, interactive training, prayer and Q&A. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, please email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org.

Make sure to register here!

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

In today’s politics, people on every side have concluded that their opponents are not well-meaning, patriotic Americans who simply disagree with them about the best policies for the future. Instead, each side cites significant reasons to believe that their opponents are knowingly or unknowingly participating in truly evil schemes that are actively harming innocent people and will lead to the destruction of everything we hold dear in our country. Loving our enemies is utterly impossible apart from God’s Spirit. But because He commanded us to do this, we can be confident that he also will enable us to do it.

During this 30 minute guided prayer time, we will seek God together. Check out the resources we’ll be using here.

Got questions? Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org

When life goes the way we hoped and prayed, we rejoice! We thank the Lord for answering our prayers, and we celebrate the anticipation of a better future. We feel a great sense of relief, and we want to be with others who share our joy. That’s good! Scripture is also filled with cautionary tales about putting our hopes in people fallen humans. Often, when we are in positions of power and influence, we become less sensitive to God's Spirit. Our hearts can become dismissive, numb, or even cold toward those with whom we don’t agree, associate, or identify. Scripture gives us a different approach.

We can hold political victory with humility, recognizing that even the best political leaders are limited in their wisdom and impact. We can ground ourselves in Christ and follow the way of Jesus as outlined in the Sermon on the Mount.

During this 30 minute guided prayer time, we will seek God together. Check out the resources we’ll be using here.

Got questions? Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org

Many of us try to calm our fears by dismissing worst case scenarios as highly unlikely. We say things like, “I don’t have to be afraid of flying because plane crashes are extremely rare.” That might help, but then we’re reminded that sometimes planes do crash, and the anxiety comes rushing forward again. We try to push back fear through logic, but anxious thoughts are not easily stopped. This is especially true with the influence of social media, the news cycle, and our anxious, fractured culture. Scripture gives us a different approach. We can pray “Even If” prayers to ground ourselves in Christ and trust that He holds all things together and we will not be overcome.

During this 30 minute guided prayer time, we will seek God together. Check out the resources we’ll be using here.

Got questions? email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Orientation Session Materials here!

During our time together we will reflect on our last 3 sessions and consider how the Gospel is challenges us in our own contexts.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Orientation Session Materials here!

During our time together we will reflect on our last 5 sessions and consider how the Gospel is challenges us in our own contexts.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Orientation Session Materials here!

During our time together we will cover Jeremiah 29:11 and explore what it means to reflect His shalom in our communities.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

This week we will focus on politics and the Asian American community, how we can respond to issues in the community and where AAM intersects with larger these in politics and culture. Spread the word among our colleagues and we look forward to “seeing” you there.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Session 3 Materials here!

During our time together we will cover Luke 4 and jesus’ initial sermon and His call for us to choose the kingdom of God over the ones of this world.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Session 2 Materials here!

During our time together we will discuss our the Israelites desire for a king and how that connects to our lives today. Jesus should be on the throne of our hearts, but is He? Let’s talk about it.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Session 1 Materials here!

During our time together we will read a compelling story of civic engagement and discern our own starting points Jesus and politics.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

This unique, full-day virtual event is dedicated to moving nonprofit folks forward on their ethical storytelling and fundraising journeys. We will have five expert speakers and I am one of them! i will be talking about interrogating the motivations behind our fundraising, advocacy and community work so that we don’t exploit those we hope to serve. They must be centered and elevated, not our giving campaigns.

We will also have one panel session, plus morning and afternoon networking roundtables. Every expert is bringing their best tools and strategies so that nonprofits will be equipped to ethically elevate their fundraising and storytelling activities. 

We are infusing community participation at every level so that folks will leave the conference with the tools and support network they need to make change happen. Click here for more information!

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. To encourage and empower you along the way, we are offering coaching sessions weekly!

Also, if these times don’t work, email: jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org and we’ll make something else work.

RSVP HERE! We look forward to speaking with you.

***NOTE***: This even is for InterVarsity Staff, students, and volunteers only.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

Friends! Our Bible Study and discussion guide, “God’s Good News About Politics” is OUT! Download it here. For those of you who don’t have a community to go through it with, I’ll be leading a group! To access these times go to patreon.com/IVED and become a paid subscriber at any level.

Once you become a paid subscriber, you will have access to the zoom information via the Patreon website, app and email. Check out the Orientation Session Materials here!

During our time together we will cover the basics of what we believe the Gospel of Jesus to be, why it is good, godly and biblical to do political discipleship, and the arc of the discussion series.

Just a reminder, this series is NOT:

We are NOT telling anyone how to vote. We are not giving anyone a "Christian voter's guide."

We do NOT expect everyone in InterVarsity to think alike or vote the same way.

We're also NOT avoiding this topic because it's uncomfortable.

Here's what it IS:

We DO believe that following Jesus extends into every area of life, and we want to have Scripture-informed conversations about what it might mean to follow Jesus in this area. When the early disciples declared "Jesus is Lord," it was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and this is also true for us in the United States. 

We believe the gospel is good news for every area of life, including our politics. 

This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and join the sessions! Email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org with any questions.

We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is always Good News to all people in all situations – this includes politics. When the disciples declared “Jesus is Lord,” this was a political statement, not just a theological one. The coming of the Messiah was fused with political implications for the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, and it is true for us in the United States. So what does it look like to say Jesus is Lord – not a politician, pundit, party or platform – and live that out faithfully. We will talk about it, invite you to take a concrete step, and join a small group bible study. 

• Immediate step: "Confession" that Jesus is Lord alongside Christians all over the world. (website and details coming)

• Long-term step: Join or lead a small group and go through our 5-part discussion series this fall. They can also sign up to be informed of weekly coaching sessions via Zoom to help them out!

  All are welcome, especially Small Group leaders and those interested in leading faithful discussions this fall around politics, our faith and the state of our country.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org.

Ending the sermon series in the Book of James, Jonathan Walton will teach from James 4:1-12 and give immediate and long-term steps to live out the Great Commandments and the Great Commission in our current season of great division, terrible wars and the enormous opportunity for the Good News of Jesus. Jonathan is a Senior Resource Specialist for InterVarsity USA, author of Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive and co-founder of KTF Press. 

• Immediate step: "Confession" that Jesus is Lord alongside Christians all over the world. (website and details coming)

• Long-term action: Join or lead a small group and go through our 5-part discussion series this fall. They can also sign up to be informed of weekly coaching sessions via Zoom. 

Everyone is welcome to attend!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org.

How do we better connect our individual convictions to the institutional and ideological efforts? And then how can we communicate those beliefs and actions in a way that motivates the moderates, makes extremists curious, and inspires collaborators to keep at it?

4 out of the 5 largest protests in the United States have happened in the last 7 years. MeToo, Time’s Up push back patriarchy and sexual violence, Black Lives Matter and the Movement for Black Lives push back against racism, white supremacy and police brutality. The March for Our Lives says "no" to the normalization of mass shootings. Progress feels possible but years later we have seen affirmative action overturned and DEI initiatives abandoned, gun rights have expanded and the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, and sexual violence against persists at levels that are not going down. Something is missing and we can fill in the blanks.

RSVP HERE & join CEO of Justice Informed, Xavier Ramey and CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Jennifer Jones Austin for an honest, personal, and thoughtful conversation.

In a busy, digital world, maintaining genuine relationships with donors is tough. Non-profits often focus only on financial contributions, overlooking those who can't give money. How can we value all supporters and create meaningful ways for everyone to contribute?

I hope to break down how to budget your time effectively, ensuring you can transform donors into partners without burning yourself out. We use a funnel strategy to guide people through clear, intentional steps of involvement, from being passive observers in the CROWD to ADVOCATES who support and share your work. RSVP NOW!

Register here for the Non-Profit Marketing Summer: Community Rising and make sure to attend my seminar, “Transforming Donors Into Partners for Non-Profit Pros with Busy Schedules”.

Faithful civic engagement and political discipleship is center stage for our team right now and I'd love to show you our latest resources, get your feedback and invite you to partner. There is ALOT happening in the world and on campus and this work is key to our response this summer and fall. 

RSVP HERE: June 25, 7pm-8:30pm  OR June 27, 7:00pm-8:30pm. 

I will give a  brief update on where we are with Israel/Palestine, protests on campus, and the shape of our ministry. Then we will do one of the discussions! And lastly, you will be invited to give/increase your financial contributions to our work. 

With the widespread issues on campus, I want to make sure I can resource students as well as travel in person for training. Moreover, inflation has raised the costs of healthcare and everyday essentials so I am asking for $50/month or giving a one time $250 gift before June 30. 

**NOTE** If you are not able to make our call but are interested in supporting our work or hearing an update, please email me at jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org

Faithful civic engagement and political discipleship is center stage for our team right now and I'd love to show you our latest resources, get your feedback and invite you to partner. There is ALOT happening in the world and on campus and this work is key to our response this summer and fall. 

RSVP HERE: June 25, 7pm-8:30pm  OR June 27, 7:00pm-8:30pm. 

I will give a  brief update on where we are with Israel/Palestine, protests on campus, and the shape of our ministry. Then we will do one of the discussions! And lastly, you will be invited to give/increase your financial contributions to our work. 

With the widespread issues on campus, I want to make sure I can resource students as well as travel in person for training. Moreover, inflation has raised the costs of healthcare and everyday essentials so I am asking for $50/month or giving a one time $250 gift before June 30. 

**NOTE** If you are not able to make our call but are interested in supporting our work or hearing an update, please email me at jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org

This LENT, a global movement is walking in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza. Come and walk with us on Good Friday, March 29th from 1030am-2pm.

ALL who **peacefully protest** with us are expected to hold these 8 convictions AND be clear about the following 4 goals:

1. IMMEDIATE and ENDURING CEASEFIRE

2. Immediate flow of life saving food, water, aid, fuel and humanitarian assistance.

3. Release of all hostages – both the Israeli hostages held by Hamas – and the Palestinian hostages held in the Israeli prison system.

4. End of occupation so a just-peace can begin.

WHERE: From 59th Street Columbus Circle to Frederick Douglas Circle in solidarity with those suffering in Gaza. We will walk NORTH on Broadway to 110th Street then go EAST to Frederick Douglas Circle at 110th and Central Park West.

WHEN: Our walk will be on March 29, from 10:30am-2pm

WHAT: This pilgrimages is part of a much larger movement of peaceful protest this Lenten season in 145 cities in 8 countries. We are part of a network of autonomous Christians groups with shared convictions who are engaging in a prayerful show of solidarity in cities around the world.

• ATTIRE: Please dress in black. Symbols and icons are welcome. For example, wearing a Keffiyeh or carrying a “baby” or cross would be appropriate.

• SIGNS: Signs are welcome but please know that NO ANTISEMITISM will be tolerated and we will not demonize, scapegoat or dehumanize. If you have a question, please reach out to us.

• CHANTS/SONGS/READINGS: You are free to sing, chant or pray aloud while we are gathered in Columbus Circle or Frederick Douglas Circle but while we are walking, please walk in silent reflection.

• HECKLERS: If you experience heckling or physical threats, please do not engage. A phone number and more specific directions will be provided closer our gathering time.

Please check back here for updates, details and more information and make sure to RSVP so you can stay connected with us!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I still come if I’m late?

YES! Just come to 59th street and Broadway and start walking NORTH on Broadway towards 60th Street. You may also follow @jonathanpanwalton on Instagram and you can see where we are.

2. Can I bring family and friends?

YES! This is a peaceful demonstration. Everyone who aligns with what is on the pilgrimage website is weclome.

3. Who are you raising money for?

I chose to support World Central Kitchen. You can see more of their work in Gaza here.

3. Do I have to be a Christian to come?

No, people of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to join us.

4. What about bathrooms?

Since we are walking up Broadway, there are a few places that you may be able to use the bathroom. At 59th street you may use Whole Foods. Up Broadway, there are coffee shops at 66th, 72nd, etc. You can feel free duck into one of these places if you need to. I highly encourage you to use the bathroom before we begin!

5. I’ve never protested, what do I need to know?

Here is a rundown of how to protest peacefully and safely in NYC.

MORE QUESTIONS? If you have any questions or concerns, please email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org OR follow @jonathanpanwalton on Instagram and message me there. You may also check out the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage page here. .

**INTERVARSITY STAFF ONLY**

I don’t know about you but the genocide in Gaza and the magnitude of suffering can feel overwhelming. It is helpful to talk with people who have been engaged in a journey that I lack the deep knowledge and expertise on. So we will do just that in a conversation with Mercy Aiken from Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East.

How can Christians in the U.S. actively love both Palestinians and Israelis, now and in the years ahead, and how can they encourage other Christians to do so? Let’s talk about it! Click here to RSVP.

*Note: this event is a private event for InterVarsity staff so if you would like to attend, please email jonathan.walton@intervarsity.org.

Have you ever considered what Mary might have been feeling when she had to tell Joseph she was pregnant and what it meant for her in her social and political context? What about Joseph’s perspective as her husband to be? The layers are many! The Christmas Story is beautiful, amazing, famous and admittedly a little too familiar. Luke 2:1-38 has so much more in it than I remember from Sunday School. So we will look at this text together in community specifically examining about the emotional and social context of all those involved as well as what emotions the text invokes for us in our current social and political moment.

We believe that God speaks through His Word and we can hear from Him. Studying scripture in community and responding individually and corporately is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity. We also believe that our emotional maturity and our spiritual maturity are inextricably linked. So, our growth in emotional awareness and intelligence is essential to our growth as a follower of Jesus.

So, join us on December 15 at 12:00PM EST for an emotionally aware, institutionally engaged time with scripture because God still speaks and we are ready to hear from Him. See you there!

Have you ever considered what Mary might have been feeling when she had to tell Joseph she was pregnant and what it meant for her in her social and political context? What about Joseph’s perspective as her husband to be? The layers are many! The Christmas Story is beautiful, amazing, famous and admittedly a little too familiar. Luke 2:1-38 has so much more in it than I remember from Sunday School. So we will look at this text together in community specifically examining about the emotional and social context of all those involved as well as what emotions the text invokes for us in our current social and political moment.

We believe that God speaks through His Word and we can hear from Him. Studying scripture in community and responding individually and corporately is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity. We also believe that our emotional maturity and our spiritual maturity are inextricably linked. So, our growth in emotional awareness and intelligence is essential to our growth as a follower of Jesus.

So, join us on December 13 at 7:30PM EST for an emotionally aware, institutionally engaged time with scripture because God still speaks and we are ready to hear from Him. See you there!