Synthesis Thinking for a Purple Church

An interview with Rev. Seth Stearns of First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio

I’ve never been interviewed by a reverend — let alone, a reverend familiar with integral philosophy.

That is, until last week.

I was interviewed by Rev. Seth Stearns of First Community Church — a “purple” church in Columbus, Ohio. He wanted to mine Faces of X, The Anti-Debate, and my thinking more broadly for insights on how to help his congregation bridge divides. We double-clicked on some key synthesis skills that can help members of his congregation — and you! Enjoy: