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What is it?

We have a brand new focus for 2025!

 

The Exchange exists to provide a forum for GLC collaboration surrounding important current topics for the church. This year's focus will be on God's Kingdom and Our Country. 

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The 2024 Presidential Election season brought with it a growing sense of division and polarization, both across the wider American society and within Brethren in Christ churches. As our people grapple with the emerging political realities of 2025 and beyond, it is important to center our identities in the work of God’s Kingdom, which is global in scale, personal in impact, and which will outlast the rulers of this present age. Most of us approach political conversations with preconceptions that block us from truly listening to other people and ideas. The Exchange aims to invest in building bridges by opening our hearts, minds, and conversations to a place a little beyond our usual comfort zones. 

 

We will host online sessions approximately once every 4-6 weeks (schedule below) featuring topical presentations (30 minutes) and a considerable amount of discussion time (1 hour) for pastors to talk, listen, stretch. The Exchange is also providing a private Facebook page to promote continued discussion between sessions. 

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Who is this for?

All GLC pastors and associate pastors.  

Why Should You Participate?

The Exchange is providing an opportunity for pastors to think outside our own boxes and rebuild bridges that have left gaps from church to church and neighbor to neighbor. Together we have the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16). 

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Something to Consider

The word "exchange" implies both give and take. In other words, come not only  for yourselves but for each other too. When we choose to invest in each other, ultimately everybody gains! 

Please Register for The Exchange 

After registering you may attend all events The Exchange offers, both now and in the future. 

Mark Your Calendars!

Schedule

Kickoff!

Fan into Flame

Centering Our Kingdom Identity in Times of Political Change

Thursday January 23rd - 7:00pm EST / 6:00pm CST

Friday January 24th – 2:00pm EST / 1:00pm CST

All the following meetings are on Tuesdays
6:30 pm CST & 7:30 pm EST

Please check often for updates

All the following meetings are on Tuesdays
6:30 pm CST & 7:30 pm EST

February 11th

God's Kingdom & Our Country

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  • Is America a Christian Nation?

  • America is not the Shining City on a Hill

March 25th

God's Kingdom & The Church

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  • What is fueling Fundamentalism?

  • Religous Liberty is NOT in danger

April 29th

God's Kingdom and Our Identity 

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  • What is an Evangelical?

June 3rd

God's Kingdom in the Bible

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  • ​How to Spot the Misuse of Scripture by Politicians & Activists

  • Prooftexting: The Church is Guilty Too

July 15th

God's Multicultural Kingdom

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  • Race in America

August 12th

God's Multicultural Kingdom

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  • Race in America Part II

September 16th

God's Kingdom and All Nations

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  • Racism & Immigration

October 21st

God's Kingdom and Our Votes

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  • Why Do White Christians Vote Republican and Black Christians Vote Democrat?

  • How Should Christians Vote?

November 18th

The Good News of God's Kingdom

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  • Who are the vulnerable?: Immigrants? Seniors? People of color? Those on the ACA? How should we respond to their fears?

  • Our Witness to the World: What non-believers are observing in Christendom and how they are responding.

Don't forget to join The Exchange Facebook group where you can view past recorded sessions, exchange conversation, share book & video recommendations, and more. 

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