Seeds Will Grow

Cross-posting this theological workshop from July 2025, led by my colleague, Bryan Carey, from Peace Catalyst International (source):

For many Christians, the word “sin” evokes thoughts of guilt, shame, or a checklist of moral failings. But what if our view of sin is not only too small but also misses the depth of Jesus’s confrontation with evil and his invitation to healing at the heart of the gospel?

In this 90-minute workshop, we return to Scripture with fresh eyes, exploring how the Bible speaks about sin—not only as personal wrongdoing, but also as something that entangles individuals and societies in patterns of harm. Together, we reflect on how sin acts as a power that breaks relationships, damages communities, and works against God’s good purposes. Through stories from Jesus’ ministry, we consider how he responded to both personal and communal brokenness with healing, confrontational truth-telling, and a call to deeper freedom.

We reflect on key biblical narratives and explore how our understanding of sin shapes the way we think about atonement, salvation, and God’s mission in the world, and consider how this understanding of sin calls us into a life of active peacebuilding. Whether you’re a pastor, peacebuilding practitioner, or someone seeking a more meaningful faith, we invite you to see sin—and salvation—through the lens of God’s reconciling love.

Read more about Bryan Carey at this link.