What do you hope readers will take away from your story?

RENÉE JAMES Story: Widening our welcome, p.28

“I hope readers will understand welcoming strangers isn’t optional, they can offer welcome in a myriad of ways, and that the strangers Christ calls them to welcome may be closer than they think.”

AMY MACLACHLAN Story: Ministries pivot in the pandemic, p.35

“I hope readers will come away with a sense of hope, as I did while writing it, and know that despite difficulties, humans can and do rise to the challenge.”

LAENA MAUNULA OTTE Story: Negotiating essentials, p.38

“I hope readers are encouraged to reflect on and keep having lively conversations about engaging the Church in pandemic response.”

DARLENE PINTER Story: Enriched by hospitality, p.33

“Offering and accepting hospitality creates space where we together can feel safe, seen and valued. Mysteriously, God participates. Reflect on and savour the graces from your own life!”