The Colossian Forum

The Colossian Forum The Colossian Forum equips leaders to transform polarizing cultural conflicts into opportunities for spiritual growth and witness.

Our vision: Christian communities that behave like Christ.

Scripture insists on this again and again: God loves the world.Not just the people we agree with. Not just the people wh...
06/22/2026

Scripture insists on this again and again: God loves the world.

Not just the people we agree with. Not just the people who make it easy. Not just the people who seem deserving.

The invitation of Christian discipleship is to learn to see others in light of that love, not reducing them to their worst moment, our deepest frustration, or the story we've come to believe about them.

Who is God inviting you to see differently today?

Buy your digital copy of The Beholding Workbook by visiting the link in the comments.

The stories we carry about who we are, who others are, and what God is like shape the way we show up in our relationship...
06/19/2026

The stories we carry about who we are, who others are, and what God is like shape the way we show up in our relationships.

The Beholding Workbook is a digital resource designed to help readers examine those stories through guided reflection and practice, cultivating greater awareness, empathy, and hope.

And because this kind of growth is often strengthened in community, the Beholding Small Group Bundle offers a way to engage the workbook together.

The bundle includes 10 digital workbook copies, a facilitator guide, and discussion questions to help foster meaningful conversation.

As groups reflect, listen, and learn alongside one another, they can deepen trust, strengthen relationships, and discover perspectives they might otherwise miss.

Learn more through the link in the comments.

Most of us have at least one relationship that ties us into emotional knots. A family member. A friend. A coworker. Some...
06/16/2026

Most of us have at least one relationship that ties us into emotional knots. A family member. A friend. A coworker. Someone who leaves us replaying conversations, bracing for disappointment, or wondering if anything will ever change.

The Beholding Workbook is a digital resource designed for anyone seeking hope in a difficult relationship. Through guided exercises, prayer, Scripture, and reflection, you'll learn to examine the stories you carry, become more rooted in God's love, and take small, faithful steps toward healthier relationships.

The workbook is available now for $11.99.

Link to order is in the comments!

Leadership often requires saying what others may not want to hear. But how we speak matters just as much as what we say....
06/15/2026

Leadership often requires saying what others may not want to hear. But how we speak matters just as much as what we say.

This prayer is an invitation to ask the Holy Spirit to shape our words so they make room for others to speak honestly, ask questions, and stay engaged without feeling dismissed or overwhelmed. Especially in difficult conversations, strong leadership is not about overpowering a room. It’s about helping people feel safe enough to participate fully.

As you pray today, consider one conversation where truth and connection both matter. Ask God to help your words foster both courage and openness.

What if hope in a difficult relationship doesn’t begin with fixing the other person, but with learning to see differentl...
06/02/2026

What if hope in a difficult relationship doesn’t begin with fixing the other person, but with learning to see differently?

We all carry stories about the people who have hurt, disappointed, or exhausted us. Over time, those stories can harden into assumptions that keep us bracing for more pain. But beholding is a different way of seeing.

Beholding means noticing another person through the eyes of love rather than fear, frustration, or suspicion. It’s choosing curiosity over certainty. It’s remaining open to the possibility that God may still be at work in places that feel stuck or hopeless.

Sometimes the first sign of healing is not that the relationship changes immediately, but that something begins to change in us.

Finding Hope in Your Hardest Relationships: A Beholding Workbook.

Coming June 16.

If you’re navigating tension in your church, your team, or your relationships, it's easy to feel like conflict is someth...
05/22/2026

If you’re navigating tension in your church, your team, or your relationships, it's easy to feel like conflict is something to manage or avoid.

But what if it could become a place to see others more clearly and grow deeper in your relationships with others and with God?

Our 2025 Impact Report shares stories of leaders and communities discovering a different way to engage disagreement.

Link in bio to read more.

This prayer is an invitation to stay near to God and others when fear, frustration, or judgment tempt us to withdraw.May...
05/21/2026

This prayer is an invitation to stay near to God and others when fear, frustration, or judgment tempt us to withdraw.

Maybe today that means listening before reacting. Maybe it means asking the Holy Spirit to help you stay open in a difficult moment.

If someone comes to mind who might need this prayer today, we encourage you to send it their way!

One year after a WayFinder training, participants reported growth in five key virtues. When Christians grow in virtues l...
05/12/2026

One year after a WayFinder training, participants reported growth
in five key virtues. When Christians grow in virtues like humility, patience, and wisdom, conflict begins to change.

Churches stay together.
Families have more honest conversations.
People remain present to one another instead of walking away.

This is the kind of formation your generosity makes possible. This spring, we invite you to help more Christians practice hope in the face of conflict by supporting The Colossian Forum.

A $10,000 matching gift means every dollar you give will be doubled.

Make your gift today. Link in the comments!

05/08/2026

Many of us have learned to see conflict as something negative, something to escape or smooth over. But what if it could actually lead somewhere deeper?

Growth often begins in small, imperfect moments of staying present to one another. Sometimes this looks like asking a question, pausing to take a deep breath, or sharing a little bit more of our story. Over time, these small acts of presence can help us see how God is at work in our relationships.

If you want to take a first small step toward navigating conflict with hope, we invite you to sign up for our newsletter. We share stories and simple practices to help you begin.

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This spring, we’re inviting you to choose hope.At a time when many conversations feel tense or uncertain, The Colossian ...
04/30/2026

This spring, we’re inviting you to choose hope.

At a time when many conversations feel tense or uncertain, The Colossian Forum forms leaders and communities to stay present, listen well, and move toward one another, even in disagreement.

Whether you’ve supported this work before or you’re just getting to know us, we invite you to be part of it.

A generous $10,000 matching gift means every dollar you give will be doubled.

Make your gift today — giving link in the comments!

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