How does a purple church navigate conversations about stewardship and other topics in a deeply polarized time? Learn strategies for engagement within the congregation including a sermon and adult education series entitled “Building the beloved community in an age of polarization.” When it was pioneered, this series led to greater engagement and increased giving even as it addressed the challenges and divisiveness in our community and culture. 

Slide Deck  – Webinar for Purple Church Red State Stewardship Webinar 10.2.25

Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett serves as the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Nebraska. He brings together executive and congregational leadership experience with a passion for helping churches thrive and equipping Christians for lifelong discipleship. He has led in for-profit, higher education, and non-profit sectors, including executive roles at the Presbyterian Church (USA) denominational offices and pastoral leadership in small, medium, and large congregations. You can learn more about Greg and see some of his creative projects on his website: https://pastorgregorio.wordpress.com/