Center for Christianity and Public Life

Apply for Public Good Generation, our summer civics program for high school students! If you or someone you know is a high schooler who is committed to their Christian faith and passionate about politics and public service, we encourage you to apply. In this weeklong program, attendees get hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, meet Christian leaders who actively shape the public landscape in D.C., and learn how faith can shape public life for the better. Visit https://lnkd.in/emUwSMtb today to learn more and apply by April 15!

Last week, our 2025 Public Life Fellows gathered in Middleburg, Virginia for the first of three retreats throughout the year. Our Public Life Fellows are incredible Christian civic leaders who can help the church and our nation reimagine public service and how we can each build a healthier politics and healthier communities. We were inspired by our time together, and eagerly anticipate the future of this Fellowship. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehJCkz4h to learn more about our Public Life Fellowship and meet the 2025 class!

Last week, our 2025 Public Life Fellows gathered in Middleburg, Virginia for the first of three retreats throughout the year. Our Public Life Fellows are incredible Christian civic leaders who can help the church and our nation reimagine public service and how we can each build a healthier politics and healthier communities. We were inspired by our time together, and eagerly anticipate the future of this Fellowship. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehJCkz4h to learn more about our Public Life Fellowship and meet the 2025 class!

The dust has settled on another election year, but for many pastors and church leaders, the challenges of political division remain deeply felt. As congregations navigate job losses, generational tensions, and the emotional toll of shifting political landscapes, how can ministry leaders respond with wisdom and peace? Join us on April 10 to explore a way forward, together. Hosted by the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship, the Center for Christianity and Public Life, and the Dream Collective, we will gather at the Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C. to offer space for reflection and practical guidance. In this time of great disruption, we invite pastors, lay leaders, and Christian ministry leaders who seek to lead and serve with joyful confidence, as a blessing to the communities and people to which they have been called. Learn more about this event and sign up today! https://lnkd.in/eAerdbeC

Are you looking for a more life-giving way to stay updated on the news? Join us every Monday-Thursday morning as our President and CEO, Michael Wear, provides a brief overview of the top stories of the day and an invitation to pray over the news we hear. Our intent is to provide you with an easy way to pray, learn and talk about the news without provoking unnecessary anxiety, anger or antagonism. Read this testimonial that a listener recently shared with us! Tune in to The Morning Five at ccpubliclife.org/podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

At CCPL, we believe investing in the next generation of civic leaders is essential for a healthier politics and public life. Our summer high school program, Public Good Generation, equips aspiring change-makers to understand the intersection of Christian faith and civic life, develop real-world skills for integrating faith and work, and grow into leaders ready to make a difference in the world. The Public Good Generation is open to rising high school juniors, rising seniors, and 2025 graduating seniors. If you or someone you know is a high school student who has committed to their Christian faith, with a passion for politics and public service, we encourage you to apply by April 15! Visit https://lnkd.in/emUwSMtb to learn more.

CCPL is thrilled to be adding TJ Ono to our growing team as our new Executive Assistant and Office Administrator! In addition to his administrative skills, TJ brings a decade of pastoral and teaching experience to the role, and has spent his career cultivating Christian communities. We're so glad to have TJ on our team! Please join us in welcoming him to our CCPL community, and visit https://lnkd.in/eZsJAupB to learn more about us.

Don't miss our early bird pricing for our summit, For the Good of the Public! This year's summit will take place in the heart of our nation's capital on October 20-21, 2025, and our early bird pricing ends on February 28. Register today to be part of a transformative conversation on faith and American civic life! Redeem the early bird rate at ccpubliclife.org/summit.

We're hiring! The Center for Christianity and Public Life is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Research to spearhead its Public Imagination work. CCPL’s Director of Research will lead a think tank that advances our mission to contend for the credibility of Christian resources in public life, for the public good. Visit https://lnkd.in/e8Qq3E-U to learn more about this new position and apply today.

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 class of our Public Life Fellowship! This year’s fellows are an extraordinary group of Christian leaders who have already made significant contributions to our nation’s civic life. They come from diverse sectors, including government, journalism, ministry, academia, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. Over the next nine months, these fellows will engage in a journey of intensive, community-based learning at the intersection of faith and public service. They will benefit from world-class mentorship, participate in three immersive retreats, and receive personalized support as they explore how spiritual formation shapes and supports their vocations and public lives. To learn more about our 2025 Fellows, visit https://lnkd.in/ehJCkz4h