Understanding Christian Nationalism and the Crisis of the State
A two-day virtual summit presented by The Center for Transforming Engagement
Sept 3: 9AM–12PM PT / 12PM-3PM ET
Sept 4: 9AM–1PM PT / 12PM - 4PM ET
Reclaim your church’s witness in a fractured time
White Christian nationalism is shaping congregations, communities, and public life in ways many Christian leaders can feel, but may not always know how to name.
This seven-part video series is designed to help pastors, priests, bishops, and formation leaders respond with theological clarity, historical grounding, and practices that form people away from fear, nationalism, and the misuse of Christian faith in public life.
Register below
Questions: Email Lauren Peiser at lpeiser@theseattleschool.edu
Featured Speakers
Dr. David P. Gushee on what Christian nationalism is and why theological clarity matters
Rev. Dr. Angela Parker on how Christianity can be co-opted by power
Dr. Ron Ruthruff on the history of race, religion, and Christian imagination in the United States.
Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee on state power, violence, immigration enforcement, and the Gospel
Dr. Joel Aguilar on the history behind the border and the racialized nature of immigration and belonging
Dr. Chuck DeGroat on moving from ideology to formation and discipling people out of Christian nationalism.
Dr. Keny Felix on faithful leadership, courage, hope, repentance, and repair.
About the Summit
Each session is approximately 40 minutes, giving you space to learn, reflect, and consider how these questions intersect with your own community and vocation. Whether you’re a pastor, priest, bishop, ministry leader, Christian educator, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of this moment, you don’t need to be an expert to participate. Come ready to deepen your theological imagination, and consider what it means for the church to move toward truth, courage, compassion, and hope.