Watershed Discipleship
the creation waits…
Watershed Moment
The ecological endgame that stalks our history puts humanity in a watershed moment that demands serious, sustained engagement from Christians; we must choose between denial and discipleship. Both our love for the Creator and the interlocking crises of global warming, peak “everything,” and widening…
Disciples of Jesus in Our Watersheds
Churchly theologies of “Creation Care” have gained remarkable traction among a wide and ecumenical spectrum of North American churches over the last two decades–yet they are still often too abstract and/or unfocused. We cannot stand against the prevailing industrial system of robbery (of the poor and…
Watershed as Rabbi
To be faithful disciples in a watershed at this watershed historical moment, as Todd Wynward reminds us, we need to become disciples of our watersheds, which have everything to teach us about interrelatedness and resiliency. In a sense, we are treating the watershed as…
Liberating Our Waters
by Lydia Wylie-Kellermann Guest Contributor One hot afternoon, my kids and I headed for Belle Isle, dressed in swim suits and looking for relief in the waters of the Detroit River. Cedar, who is now 2, immediately lay down at water’s edge, tummy in…
Rooted & Grounded Conference | September 27–29, 2018
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Elkhart, IN will hold its fourth annual Rooted & Grounded conference September 27–29, 2018. With keynote speakers Karenna Gore on Thursday, Valerie Bridgeman on Friday, and Randy Woodley on Saturday, the conference will be filled with conversations at…
Carnival de Resistance Photo Essay: reclaiming our sacred stories from Disney
Photos and article by Tim Nafziger, Watershed Discipleship Editorial Team Member Incorporating quotes curated by Jay Beck, Carnival de Resistance Much of the landscape of America has been shaped by big brands. A strip mall in Boston is little different from one in…
