The J29 Cohort is LIVE, plus other news.   We want to keep you informed about all that's happening around the American Values Coalition, Mending Division Academy, and J29 Coalition. Here are some upcoming events and opportunities you won't want to miss! J29 Cohort Begins Approximately 40 pastors and ministry leaders gathered online on April 8, 2024, for the inaugural J29 Cohort. This cohort will meet virtually from April through September and then gather in person for a 3-day retreat in Chicago. These Christian leaders come from all over North America and serve churches and non-profits from over a dozen denominations and traditions. Pastors and ministry leaders in the J29 Cohort will learn how to address and reduce extreme polarization in their communities and disciple their congregations to be more like Jesus in their citizenship practices during a divisive election season. Follow J29 Coalition on Instagram to stay updated on our activities, including our next J29 Cohort offerings. j29coalition.com   Community. Church. Country. Division is tearing our communities apart. Whether it’s politics, conspiracy theories, unhealthy patterns of news consumption, or social media addiction, churches are being pulled apart from social, cultural, and spiritual forces that feel unstoppable. But are they unstoppable, really? As Christians, we believe God is more powerful than these forces. That's why we created Mending Division Academy. MDA is a series of video courses designed to educate you and your community about confronting and moving through social division caused by political idolatry, social media consumption, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and other consequential topics. Mending Division Academy exists to give Christians and churches hope that they are not alone and that they are not powerless when confronting division. The goal is to bring healing, restoration, and unity back to our churches and communities. Learn more and follow us on Instagram @mendingdivisionacademy. Visit MDA Website Upcoming AVC Webinar - May 2 Join us for a special webinar with Dr. Mark Hall of Regent University and Dr. Paul Miller of Georgetown University as we discuss the topic of "Christian Nationalism: How Dangerous Is it Really?" Find out more about Dr. Hall and Dr. Miller on our website, including links to articles they've both written on the subject. Registration is free, so make sure you grab your spot today. Register Here Need some fresh spring reading? Support AVC by purchasing books through our store on bookshop.org! Titles include: +The Bible and the Ballot Box, by AVC board member Kaitlyn Schiess +The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, by Tim Alberta +Losing Our Religion, by Russell Moore +The After Party, by Curtis Chang and Nancy French +Jesus and the Powers, by N.T. Wright and Michael Bird +Untrustworthy, by AVC board member Bonnie Kristian +Dozens of other titles at the intersection of politics, media, spiritual formation, and faith AVC Bookshop - Browse Now   Donate to AVC Your continued generosity funds our work. We can't do what we do without your financial support. Would you consider giving a monthly gift today? It helps us reach more people with the movement to heal our democracy, which is critical to building a healthy society. Learn more on our website, or click here to donate now. Thank you for partnering with us in the work to heal and restore our civic life. Support Our Work American Values Coalition | 2250 Double Creek Dr. #6661, Round Rock, TX 78683 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]