I am often asked to describe Convergence, and I find that the perfect words elude me. When we gather together each year something special happens. It’s women leaders connecting. Beautiful. Honest. Empowering. Artistic. Creative. Enlightening. Refreshing.
And then I’m asked what it is that we actually do. Well… We Listen. Talk. Sing. Laugh. Dance. Pray. Grieve. [...]
There are many advantages to growing up Christian, but one disadvantage is the tendency to take marvelous Christian truths completely for granted. I’ve celebrated Christmas every year of my life, but the marvelous mystery of the incarnation did not begin to capture my attention until I was an adult. It seems that the more human [...]
Karlene co-pastors a church plant in Springfield, Oregon with her husband Josh, focusing on Christian community development and emerging church practices. Along with her duties as a pastor, Karlene is a proud mother, diligent student, awesome wife, brilliant blogger, avid coffee drinker, and addicted Sudoku player.
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