Community Life
Shawn Allen
In November 2023 I transitioned from serving as a Senior Pastor so I could devote myself to missional unity: inspiring congregations and ministries to join God's mission together.
What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?
how to lead busy pastors to partner with other busy pastors in sustained missional partnerships
What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?
witnessing Christians (in Palm Beach County, that includes English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, Creole-speaking, from every branch of the Christian Church) in our county begin to function as one Church.
What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?
improvising on the piano with musicians I just met at a jazz club
What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?
1) Discover how God is already working in local communities
2) Discern unmet systemic needs in local communities
3) Envision partnerships to meet those unmet systemic needs in local communities