It’s easy to imagine loving neighbors as something focused locally, with denominations as broader bodies that span towns, cities, states, and even international borders. But might denominations have responsibilities not only to care for church institutions but also responsibilities for empowering works of love for local congregations?

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe discusses how denominations can empower local congregations for works of love and justice. Check out Bishop Rowe’s website.

Check out Ross’s book which Bishop Rowe mentions, The Good News of Church Politics.