Picnics, Plants, and Dance: Q&A with Texas Conservation Project Director Verónica Godoy
Verónica Godoy shares how planting and picnicking are two ways to join Christ in making all things new. She also shares how tango is one way to have a good time.
Stubbornness and Hope: Q&A with Conservation Intern Dylan Richardson
With experiences ranging from political science to environmental studies, from Santa Barbara to the North Cascades and the Minnesota Boundary Waters, Dylan Richardson delights in drawing others into caring for God’s creation.
Pastor of Restoration: Q&A with Director of Church Partnerships Ron Rienstra
Ron Rienstra expresses his passion for shepherding teams of creation caretakers, while also sharing his experiences with pollinators and krumhorns.
The Wonder of Seeds and Sprouts: Q&A with Conservation Intern Rebekah Novak
Rebekah Novak shares about her seed-sprouting skills and the wonder of Prairie Smoke plants!
Creation Care in Music City: Q&A with Nashville Conservation Coordinator Noah Guthrie
Noah Guthrie delights in pangolins and reflects on Christ’s reconciliation of “all things, whether on earth or in heaven,” to God (Col. 1:19-20).
Tending to Sacred Rituals: Q&A with Director of Conservation Brittany Michalski
Brittany Michalski shares about an “aha” moment while studying wildlife ecology and supporting our Conservation Interns.
Churches of Restoration in Gainesville: To Children Belong the Garden
By Noah Guthrie. “Indeed, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed, and to children the Kingdom belongs (Matt. 13:31-32, 19:14). It’s only fitting that kids should be some of the most passionate gardeners.”
Churches of Restoration in Nashville: Wrenches, Jawbones, and the Holy Ghost
By Noah Guthrie. “What does the creation care promised land look like?” Katherine asked. “None of us really know.” When we’re striving for something we can barely imagine, it’s crucial that we let the Holy Spirit guide our actions — whether in building or destroying, in planting native coneflowers or removing invasive honeysuckles.
Faith, Learning, and Service in Action
By Sydney Houck. “A Rocha’s approach, integrating scientific work with a Christian worldview, showed me how deeply intertwined environmental stewardship is with a sense of moral and spiritual responsibility.”
Churches of Restoration in Milwaukee: Currents of Kenosis
By Noah Guthrie. Our labors for creation, muddying ourselves so that the creatures of mud can be dignified, are profoundly Christ-like. What is the incarnation but Jesus plunging in the muck to drag TVs and shopping carts from the creek, striving to heal the creation He loves?