Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are

by Terri Hord Owens, William J. Barber II (Foreword by)

Overview

Tired of the division and hypocrisy in the church today? Discover a new vision for a church grounded in love, unity, and prophetic imagination that welcomes everyone to the table. This book will inspire you to become a catalyst for change and build a church that lives up to its calling.

In a world of increasing polarization, the church is called to be a beacon of hope and unity. Staying at the Table challenges us to confront injustice, embrace diversity, and live out the radical love of Christ. How do we have difficult conversations? How do we dream together of a more vibrant faith, a more energized faith community, a better world? It starts with a church grounded in deep spiritual practice, Biblical engagement, and God's love and imagination. Staying at the Table is an essential guide for anyone who longs for a church ready to leave behind the tired, hollow words that have little impact on its community and to lean into an authentic faith that truly, deeply embodies the teachings of Jesus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827212961
Publisher:	Chalice Press
Publication date:	01/01/2026
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rev. Terri Hord Owens serves as the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a role she has held since 2017. Hord Owens' resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management before she entered seminary. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of youth and young adults. Hord Owens is the first woman of African descent to lead a mainline denomination.eminary. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of youth and young adults. Hord Owens is the first woman of African descent to lead a mainline denomination.

Reverend William J. Barber II is a Protestant minister, social activist, professor, and founding director of the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School. President of Repairers of the Breach, Barber will lead the Poor People's Campaign's March on Washington in June 2024.