Get equipped to lead with courage & resilience   Welcome to American Values Coalition Building bridges for Americans who value family, tradition, and integrity. Upcoming Events For Pastors & Lay Leaders Save the Dates: Sept 23-25 - AVC's Napp Nazworth (Executive Director) and Caleb Campbell (Board Member) will attend the Center for Pastor Theologians "Kingdom Politics" conference in Chicagoland later this month to promote our work. If you plan on attending, come by our table and say "Hi." Nov 1 - AVC Arizona Pastor Conference with John Inazu: Cultivating Christlike Disagreement Nov 1 - AVC Arizona (evening) Conference: Living Like Jesus in a Polarizing World Nov 18 - AVC Wheaton Faith & Politics Workshop with Elizabeth Neumann (more details coming soon) Stay updated with everything AVC is doing by following us on Facebook or Instagram. Follow AVC on Instagram Arizona Pastors Workshop - Nov 1 AZ Pastors Workshop: Developing Christlike Disagreement This day-long pastors' conference will equip and empower ministry leaders to address the pressing issues of political polarization and cultural division within their congregations. With presentations from John Inazu, Caleb Campbell, and Terri Crist, this conference will foster a unifying and informed approach through workshops, discussions, and presentations. Our sessions will explore pastoral strategies for cultivating understanding, peacemaking, and respectful dialogue among church members, fostering an environment where differing political views and cultural perspectives can coexist harmoniously. Pastors will receive practical tools to guide their congregations toward constructive conversations rather than divisive debates, ensuring that churches remain sanctuaries of Christ-centered unity, truth, and peacemaking. Use the code PHOENIX2024 before October 1st for $15 off! Register Here Nov 18 - AVC Wheaton Faith & Politics Workshop w/ Elizabeth Neumann Elizabeth Neumann is a former American Homeland Security official. She served in the Trump Administration as a senior advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to DHS Secretary John Kelly and Acting DHS Secretary Elaine Duke, and as DHS Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy to DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan, and Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf. She served on the Homeland Security Council staff in the George W. Bush administration starting in 2003. As a seasoned national security expert, violence prevention advocate, influential speaker, and Jesus follower, Elizabeth delivers compelling insights that resonate with diverse audiences, fostering dialogue and inspiring positive change. Her most recent book is "Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace." Neumann has been a keynote speaker at previous AVC pastor gatherings, and we're thrilled to partner with her again this November in Wheaton. Registration details will be available soon. Our Confession of Evangelical Conviction AVC is proud to support the new “Confession of Evangelical Conviction." Napp Nazworth, AVC's Executive Director, is an original contributor to the confession. The press release for this groundbreaking statement says, "The Confession, released on Sept 5, is meant to provide a theological and scriptural anchor to a much bigger week of worship and prayer for Revival in America. Over ten thousand evangelical churches have already committed to participating in the week of worship and revival. These churches will lift up unified praise and prayers of over 4 million evangelicals through sermons, congregational confession and prayer, and music that incorporate and respond to the Confession, calling for the Holy Spirit to bring revival to the evangelical church." This new confession is "a powerful declaration of seven core beliefs signed by over 300 evangelical pastors and leaders, representing tens of thousands of churches and tens of millions of evangelicals across the country. Drawing on 39 direct Scriptural citations, the Confession calls on the church to choose faith over fear, reject all manner of political idolatry, and remember that Christ alone is Lord." AVC is thrilled to be part of this movement for prayer and renewal within the evangelical church in America. This movement is further amplified by a collection of creative resources designed to inspire and equip individuals and churches. These include: A new worship album: Composed by a collective of Christian artists, capturing the heart and themes of the Confession. Available on Spotify and all major music platforms starting Friday. Animated series: Created by Phil Vischer, the acclaimed creator of VeggieTales, offers an engaging and accessible way to explore the principles within the Confession—episodes released on Fridays. Devotionals: Developed by InterVarsity and others, providing daily reflections to deepen understanding and encourage personal application of the Confession’s message. The “Confession of Evangelical Conviction” is not just a statement; it’s a movement igniting hearts and minds. It’s a call to action for evangelicals to live out their faith with authenticity, courage, and love in every sphere of life. Visit www.evangelicalconfession2024.com to learn more about the Confession, read the complete text, and explore the accompanying resources. Evangelical Confession Website Mending Division Academy Church. Community. Country The 2024 election season is in full swing, and we have some fantastic resources to help you grow your capacity to thrive during these difficult political times. Mending Division Academy is a series of courses taught by experts designed to help you build resilience to misinformation, division, conspiracy theories, and polarization. Courses include: +When Conspiracy Theories Divide Us: Confronting Misinformation +When Crises of Faith Divide Us: Confronting Deconstruction +When Journalism Divides Us: Confronting Our Media Consumption Habits +When Polarization Divides Us: Confronting the Perception Gap +When Politics Divides Us: Confronting Political Idolatry +When Social Media Divides Us: Confronting Our Internet Habits MDA courses are great for small groups, churches, staff development, or personal use. Follow Mending Division Academy on Instagram to learn more.   Donate to AVC - Change the Conversation Around Political Polarization in the Church This year, we've held three pastor gatherings for over 200 pastors and ministry leaders in Orlando, Phoenix, and Atlanta and launched the first J29 Cohort of 40+ pastors and ministry leaders. We couldn't have done this without your financial support. As we look ahead to the rest of 2024 and into 2025, we plan to hold more pastor trainings and gatherings, as well as trainings and seminars for Christian leaders on politics and political polarization. Your continued generosity funds our work. We can't do what we do without your financial support. Could you give 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice