Keynote Conversation
The Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab and The Rev. Canon Ranjit K. Mathews
As Christians, our hope is based on who God is and what God does in history. We live in a time of significant transition – causing stress, anxiety, and, at times, paralyzing fear. What do we do when personal, economic, and political realities or powerful narratives overwhelm us? These powers and principalities challenge us as Christ’s disciples, impeding our mission towards God’s dream for creation. In the shadow of various narratives of power, tabernacled HOPE is a healing and transforming force.
“Hope in the Shadow of Power” is not merely about surviving in a time of uncertainty but about leading with purpose. How do we, as Church leaders, embody a leadership that draws from the deep wells of hope found in the Gospel? How do we resist the forces that seek to paralyze us, and instead lead with courage and vision toward God’s dream for creation?
In this keynote conversation, the Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab and the Rev. Canon Ranjit K. Mathews explore the biblical and theological foundations of hope as a healing, mobilizing force that is deeply embedded in the way of Jesus. They reflect on what it means to lead in an age where narratives of power and control dominate and how the Church can offer a counter-narrative—one that centers on justice, compassion, and transformative love.
Enjoy this recording of their conversation at EPN’s 40th Annual EPN Conference in Kansas City.
