Blog Posts
Who’s Actually Dechurching? And are we helping them?
Church decline is real and multifaceted. We must not only focus on steps we find “easy” for church growth which ultimately reach a small, similar looking group. Instead, we must develop methods which more holistically reach and bring together all who God cares for.
External Articles
How Does Spiritual Formation Inform Political Engagement?
Steve Eng provided insight into the ways Christians can reframe their engagement when they find their identity in Christ.
Kingdom Allegiance in a World of Political Loyalties
Three key takeaways from pastors who are working to disciple a kingdom mindset in politically diverse congregations.
Understanding a Christian Approach to Political Advocacy
Michelle Ferrigno Warren shared how a Christian approach to political advocacy leans into love for God and neighbor.
Why Do We Need Political Theology?
Five reasons why understanding political theology is not only beneficial, but essential, to Christian life.
Building an Intentional Political Theology
Dr. Daniel Lee Hill kicked off the Beyond Voting series by discussing the ways political theology shapes Christian political engagement.
Three Resources for Reaching the Dechurched
Check out these resources to help your church navigate change and develop ways to reach the dechurched around you!
Navigating Change in the Great Dechurching
Jim Davis, co-author of The Great Dechurching, joined us to discuss "the largest religious shift in American history."
Renewing our Public Witness with Civic Revival
More than 250 leaders learned new ways to approach the election cycle through Civic Revival and the Church Politics podcast.
Building a Community of Belonging in the Church
Pastors and leaders worked to understand sexuality and gender beyond personal identity and learned more about fostering belonging in churches
Additional Projects
The Biblical Justice Resources Podcast
The Biblical Justice Resources Podcast helps resource individuals and the Church for the pursuit of biblical justice. Join us weekly for conversations with scholars, pastors, and practitioners as they explain what biblical justice is, why it matters, and how to live it out as Christians.
Hosted, produced, and edited by Erik Beck.
Sankofa at Home
Sankofa @ Home is a series of articles which form a self-guided exploration of Minnesota’s past. You can visit sites from the Twin Cities to Duluth, Mankato, and beyond to learn how race and racism have shaped the past, informed the present, and influence the future of our state.
Written and assembled by Erik Beck.
SACA Intro video
Your guide to SACA Food Shelf.
Filmed and edited by Erik Beck. Spanish version yet to be posted.
2 out of 3 podcast
Two siblings from two generations sharing their perspectives on the world...among other things
Co-hosted and edited by Erik Beck.
Print Resource Samples
Transform Minnesota Spring 2024 Newsletter
Transform Minnesota Development Piece EOY 2024
Transform Minnesota Civic Revival Conference Program
Transform Minnesota 2023 Sankofa Participant’s Guide
Transform Minnesota Beyond Voting Webinar Series Postcard
Transform Minnesota Tri-Fold Brochure
Sermons
The Ten Commandments: Sabbath
Sermon begins at 30:39
Lent: A Season of Renewal - Repentance
Sermon begins at 29:16
The God We Anticipate
Sermon begins at 25:55
Psalm 1: Intentionality for the Community of Believers
Sermon begins at 33:11