Jonathan Brooks, the Lead Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church, and Chelsea Johnson, the Operations Director at Parish Collective, join this inaugural Coffee Break to share the story and spirit behind this series. In this foundational conversation, we explore the core identity of the Parish Collective and why gathering leaders from different neighborhoods is essential for the health of the local church. Jonathan and Chelsea discuss the shift from seeing neighborhoods through a lens of deficit to seeing them as places of God’s abundance and presence. We dive into the practical hopes for this series: creating a space where neighbors can find solidarity, share wisdom, and be encouraged in the "long walk" of seeking the peace of their specific places.

This preview is just the beginning of the story. If you’d like to watch the full hour-long conversation, we invite you to become a Parish Collective member and join us in supporting the work of neighborhoods everywhere.